Lot no. 1631

1865, 4 d. vermilion, plate 7, and 6 d. lilac, plate 5, tied by numeral "15" to registered envelope from London 1866 via France to Mannheim in the duchy of Baden, showing adjacent red "REGISTERED PD LONDON 14 MR 66", French transit mark and straight-line "Chargé"; on reverse several transit marks including oval "FRANKREICH über BADEN". The postage rate would have been correct for the way via Belgium, for the transportation via France 2 d. are lacking, nevertheless the cover was transported without further charge; the 6 d. somewhat close at the margin but still fine, an attractive cover, certificate Louis BPP