Corinphila Auction 291-297 Day 3

1859/65: Eagle 40 c. vermilion and 80 c. carmine tied to 1865 entire letter to London endorsed "via Suez" tied by diamond of 81 dots in black, with red framed 'PD' below. Fine strike of "ETABS. FR. DE L'INDE / PONDICHERY" despatch cds (Dec 22) in black at right and 'London / Paid' arrival in red (Jan 20). Some discolouration to the 40 centime but a scarce usage to Great Britain.