Lot 41313 – 1846 (Mar) Folded letter (outer only, originally 2

1846 (Mar) Folded letter (outer only, originally 2 leaves) from famous missionary Rev. de la Fontaine, sent to London with transits of Mauritius and St. Denis, Reunion, obverse with ms « 8 » rate (6d per half oz. plus 2d captain’s gratuity) and circled « PP », reverse with « SHIP LETTER » s/l hs and London cds, rare and excellent illustration for the difficulties of mail from such a remote area, very fine