cover 1838 (23 Apr.) E.L., with disinfection slits, from Bombay to Ireland, marked "To England via Red Sea by the Steamer Atalanta from Bombay", rated "3/8½" (deleted) and "4/1", showing framed "To the care of/Mr WAGHORN" (on reverse and crossed by tear caused through opening), oval-framed "INDIA" in black, French P.O. at Alexandria c.d.s., framed "INDES ORIEN/PAR/ALEXANDRIE", oval-framed "PAQUEBOTS/DE LA/MEDITERRANÉE" in red and circular "PURIFIE AU LAZARET/MALTE" cachet (on reverse). Full of character. Photo