£850
INDO-CHINA - RED "10d" PORT LOUIS MARK ON 1s-2d RATE COVER TO SAIGON ON 1st CAPE TO CEYLON VOYAGE; Fine and attractive 6 July 1866 E to "Saigon, Cochin Chine" endorsed "Via Galle per Steamer Natal" (the second leg of the very first Union Line Steamship Direct sailing from Cape Town to Ceylon) franked for the 1s-2d rate with 4d Rose strip of three + 1d Brown pair all tied by fine Port Louis "B53" numerals having a very fine strike of the red Handstruck Port Louis "10d" Accountancy Mark alongside; 10d due to GB from the 1s-2d rate with Mauritius keeping 4d postage. Rare destination. Exhibition Quality.Cross Reference: FRENCH COLONIES, ACCOUNTANCY MARKS, CEYLON/SRI LANKA
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