cover 1823 (24 Nov.) lengthy E.L. to Gibraltar, rated "6" in red and showing black curved framed "PAID/MALTA" (MSP-1b); the E.L. with some severe splitting along folds; 1831 (29 May) E.L. from Tripoli showing, on reverse, fine "Juu.3 4d:" h.s. (DC-4); 1844 E.L. (several worm holes) from Tripoli with disinfection slits, showing light "2 May 1d" h.s. (DC-1) on reverse.