Los-Nr. 8027

1872: Extraordinary mixed issue cover from Tebessa, Algeria to the French Ambassador's attaché in Hong Kong, franked by 1863/70 laureated 80 c. carmine, 1871 5 c. green on blued (2), 1871/73 Cérès 15 c. bistre brown (2) and 25 c. blue (3) for 1 franc 95 c. of the 2 franc required rate. Struck with deleted 'P.P.' in red and framed 'Affranchisement / Insuffisant' and thereafter all stamps cancelled by gros chiffres '5071' with TEBESSA / ALGÉRIE cds below (June 21), the further 'P.P.' acting in lieu of the 5 centime adhesive. Reverse with Constantine (June 23) cds, Ain-Beida cds (June 29) further strike of Tebessa cds (June 30) in blue, Marseille cds (July 7) and HONG KONG arrival cds (Aug 11) in black. cover front and back rejoined, otherwise fine;  a scarce four colour franking cover. Opinion Scheller.