Lot 41313 – 1846 (Mar) Folded letter (outer only, originally 2

1846 (Mar) Folded letter (outer only, originally 2 leaves) from famous missionary Rev. de la Fontaine, sent to London with transits of Mauritius and St. Denis, Reunion, obverse with ms “8” rate (6d per half oz. plus 2d captain’s gratuity) and circled “PP”, reverse with “SHIP LETTER” s/l hs and London cds, rare and excellent illustration for the difficulties of mail from such a remote area, very fine