on piece 1866 front to Rotterdam, bearing 8p. purple, 2a. orange and 8a. carmine strip of three, each cancelled "B/172", showing framed "PD" and "POS. AN. V SUEZ PAQ. F./2 MARS." octagonal d.s. in red. A scarce and attractive three colour franking illustrating the 1r. 10a.8p. double letter rate via Marseilles, effective 1862