Lot 2022

11 April 1868, an outer cover addressed to Messieurs Buissonnet & Co. Shanghae Chine, franked with 4x EMPIRE-Franc 40c cancelled by diamond lozenge numeral "214a/A" obliterator, and LYON c.d.s cancelled on both stamps and the reverse side as well, together with Marseille transit c.d.s. and a blue oval forwarding agent cachet "HLMMEELING GRASSIE & MLYN". On the front side, further cancelled by a red handstamp of "PD", referring to Paid to Destination.

1868.4.11 里昂寄上海，貼40生丁x4，銷“214a/A”殺手戳，另見“PD”戳。