Lot 10101 – 1869 (20.3) Large registered envelope from Alexandria to Bordeaux, France, franked France Empire 1862 40c. (x3), tied lozenge “5080”

1869 (20.3) Large registered envelope from Alexandria to Bordeaux, France, franked France Empire 1862 40c. (x3), tied lozenge “5080”, with ALEXANDRIE / EGYPTE / 20 MARS 69 circular datestamp below, manuscript “Chargé” also straight-line CHARGÉ handstamp, with PAQ. ANGL. circular datestamp and framed PD, backstamped on arrival BORDEAUX / 27 MARS 69 and registration weight table, stamps with oxidised colour, pair with filing fold and one with tear, registered envelopes are scarce