Lot 20103 – 1864 (19.12) Folded cover from Alexandria to Paris,

1864 (19.12) Folded cover from Alexandria to Paris, franked France Empire 20c. + 80c., tied anchor lozenge, with rare “SAID/19 DEC. 64” maritime ship circular datestamp alongside, additional marking by framed PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE in red and framed PD, backstamped MARSEILLE / 25 DEC. 64 and PARIS / 26 DEC. 64, cover pays the double rate onboard the “Said”, an important maritime usage