Lot no. 8119

1865: Single rate cover from Somain to Yokohama, mailed to a passenger on board the French Paquebot 'Dupleix' bearing 1862 40 c. orange pair tied by  3428 gros chiffres, with 'SHANG-HAI / BAU. FRANCAIS' backstamp on restored flap and double rate cover from Paris to Shanghai, China franked by 1862 80 c. carmine pair tied by Star '2' with 'SHANG-HAI / BAU. FRANCAIS' datestamp of receipt (June 12) in black. A scarce and attractive pair. Signed Goebel.