1857 (JA 3) entire from Manchester to Alep endorsed with forwarding notation “Care of Mr Belfanti, Alexandretta, Syria”, endorsed “Via Marseilles” with French entry cds. On arrival two-line POSTE FRANCAISE/D’ALEP and straight-line in larger typeface TAXE, both in blue, Beyrouth Syrie backstamp. Vertical filing crease.