Abroad

Quality: ✉

1839, forerunner with contents, from Valenciennes (France), dated 16 June 1839, to Tournay, 1R in black frame (French district cancellation) and nice secondary cancellation "M" (Matin) in red on reverse (indication of the route of the postman from Tournai, last known date is 16 June), transit mark "France par Quiévrain" in red, diameter 30 m. This cancellation was only used in 1838 and 1839. Postage 5 decimes (France: 2 d. (Border charge of Valenciennes), Belgium: 3d. (between 30 and 60 km - Quiévrain-Tournai), together 5 decimes), vf