Lot no. 8011

1863: Covers (2), both from Marseille to Saigon, Indo China, with January 1863 cover at 50 c. rate with mixed issue franking of 1853 5 c. green (2) and 1862 40 c. orange tied by 2240 gros chiffres endorsed 'Par Labourdonnais'; and June 1863 cover endorsed 'via Suez' franked by single 1853 80 c. carmine similarly tied. Faults and one restored along folds but an attractive pair.