Lot 40252 – 1838 (Dec 31). Entire letter from Batavia to Nantes via Belgium with entry marking

1838 (Dec 31) Entire letter from Batavia to Nantes, with “14” ms charge, red “BELGIQUE-PAR-VALENCIENNES” circle and blue framed “B4R” hs struck at Brussels, on reverse showing crossed out “Par faveur du Capr. Etin. Salaun” mention in ms and arrival cds; a rare mail sent to France via Belgium with entry marking in transit.