Lot 10116 – 1872 (6.1) Letter from Port Said to France, franked 1862-72 Empire 5c. and 1871-73 25c. (strip of 3), tied with maritime anchor

1872 (6.1) Letter from Port Said to Annonay, France, franked 1862-72 Empire 5c. and 1871-73 25c. (strip of 3), tied with maritime anchor, with PORT-SAID / PAQ. FR. N No 3 / 6 JANV.72 marking, posted on board the “Tigre” (see Smith page 98), also framed PD handstamp, backstamped in transit MARSEILLE À LYON and arrival cancellation 14 JANV. 72, cover and stamps faults, a rare cover

Provenance: Kurt Wolfsbauer