Lot no. 159

1893, French Colony postage due 50 c. violet, good to wide margins all around, tied by cds. "PAPETE TAITI 7.SEPT" on mourning cover from "REUNION LIGNE 11.JUL.94" with triangle handstamp "T" and French ship mark "LIGNE T PAQ FR. No.6. 17.JUIL.94" and transit mark "ADEN JUL.94", cover with tear at top, otherwise fine, scarce combination