Egypt

Quality: ✉

1851 pre-philatelic folded letter (complete) from Alexandria to Paris exhibiting a beautifully struck example of the scarce "PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERRANÉE" oval postmark in red on the front, British departure c.d.s. on the back, alongside Maltese disinfection (rather blurred) and French transit and arrival postmarks, carried at the double-rate and charged accordingly upon arrival, neatly opened up for display, signed Danson, a very scarce cover, vf