FRANCE

Covers and stamps / France

FRANCE:1874 (Dec 25): Small envelope addressed to "Commandant la Frigate Française 'La Virginie' l'Ile Ste Helena" franked at 1 fr. rate with pair Cérès 10 c. and a 80 c. (Yv 58+57) tied by '1611' Gros Chiffres with "GAILLAC-DU-TARN" cds in association, routed via LONDON (Dec 28) and leavingSouthampton on 15 January aboard the "Nyanza", "ST. HELENA" arrival eds (Feb 4) on obverse. Pair with small faults, nevertheless fine and desirable.