Lot 70954 – 1861 (Apr 15) & 1862 (Apr 28) Two folded lettershe

1861 (Apr 15) & 1862 (Apr 28) Two folded lettersheets, the first from Cairo via Alexandria to Livorno, by French steamer « Phase » franked two 80c, with Cairo Posta Europea cds (Smith type IV) and Livorno cds on reverse, the second from Alexandria to London, via Marseille, by French steamer « Hydaspe », franked 20c + 40c, paying the single rate of 60c, Marseille transit bs, both covers stamps tied by PC3704, with Alexandria cds alongside, short margins else fine & scarce