Lot 40587 – 1874 (Feb 13) Envelope from Paris to Captain Lebon in Tokyo, transit “YOKOHAMA/BAU FRANÇAIS” cds

1874 (Feb 13) Incoming envelope from Paris addressed to Captain Lebon (Chief Artillery Instructor of the Military Mission to Japan) in Yedo (the old name for Tokyo before the Meiji Restoration), and sent by his mother, bearing perf. ‘Cérès’ 5c, 15c (bistre) & 80c, tied on dispatch, struck in transit on reverse with “YOKOHAMA/BAU FRANÇAIS” cds, scarce; ex Max J. Mayer.