Military Covers
cover 1861 (21 Jan.) envelope to Paris "Voie de Suez" bearing Empire 20c. (large margins three sides) tied by "CECB.CL" lozenge, "CORPS EXP.CHINE" c.d.s. alongside; a little soiled, scarce. Also 1860 (30 May) stampless entire to Paris with fine strikes of "CORPS EXP.CHINE/BAU CENTRAL" and open numeral "30", fine. (2). Photo
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cover 1861 (21 Jan.) envelope to Paris "Voie de Suez" bearing Empire 20c. (large margins three sides) tied by "CECB.CL" lozenge, "CORPS EXP.CHINE" c.d.s. alongside; a little soiled, scarce. Also 1860 (30 May) stampless entire to Paris with fine strikes of "CORPS EXP.CHINE/BAU CENTRAL" and open numeral "30", fine. (2). Photo