cover 1861 (24 Oct.) an entire to Paris (addressee's name excised) "Via Marseille" bearing a superb strike of "CORPS EXP. CHINE/BAU CENTRAL" c.d.s. partly overstriking Chinese boxed marking in red (possibly and early Min Chu handstamp) and handstruck "5" and showing French c.d.s. on reverse, unusual and interesting. Ex Balliere