Auction 321 - 332 Europe & Overseas Great Britain & British Commonwealth - Day 3

1872: Penasson 1 pi. red used on 1872 entire letter to Marseille endorsed "Vapeur Français" tied by "V.R. Poste Egiziane / Alessandria" cds (June 25), transferred to French P.O. with 1867 laureated 80 c. carmine applied and tied by "5080" gros chiffres with cds below (same day). Small cartridge "PAQUEBOTS / DE LA / MEDITERRANEE" struck in red and reverse with Marseille arrival cds (July 1). File fold just below Egyptian adhesive but a scarce and attractive combination cover.