Lot 70954 – 1861 (Apr 15) & 1862 (Apr 28) Two folded lettershe

1861 (Apr 15) & 1862 (Apr 28) Two folded lettersheets, the first from Cairo via Alexandria to Livorno, by French steamer “Phase” franked two 80c, with Cairo Posta Europea cds (Smith type IV) and Livorno cds on reverse, the second from Alexandria to London, via Marseille, by French steamer “Hydaspe”, franked 20c + 40c, paying the single rate of 60c, Marseille transit bs, both covers stamps tied by PC3704, with Alexandria cds alongside, short margins else fine & scarce