Lot no. 1086

1870/71: Bordeux issue 10 c. bistre (report 1), 10 c. blue (type III, report 2), and huge margined 40 c. orange all used on small envelope with original contents written by a sailor on U.S.S. Plymouth written at Ville Franche, mailed from Nice (Feb 13) to Philadelphia, USA via London (Feb 22). Very rare three colour Bordeuax issue usage, also note the time taken between Nice and London due to the turbulent state of Paris just after the Siege- usually a two day journey, this cover taking nine days. '2 Cents' in red at left applied on arrival; 20 c. with small marginal repair. A very scarce and attractive cover. Signed Calves. Cert. Vachant (2010).