Lot no. 8126

1874: Cover from Paris to Yedo, Japan (Captain Lebon correspondence) endorsed 'voie de Marseille' franked by 1871/75 Cérès 5 c. green, 15 c. bistre and 80 c. carmine tied by Paris Star '20' handstamps with despatch cds at right (Feb 13). Framed 'P.P.' in red also on front with reverse, flap missing, showing complete YOKOHAMA / BAU. FRANCAIS datestamp (April 5) in black. A fine and appealing cover.