CORINPHILA AUCTIONS 297 - 308 Day 7

French Post Offices in China 1870 (March 15): Cover from Shanghai to Lyon, endorsed "via Marseille", bearing Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose-carmine, a fresh and fine example in a deep vibrant shade, tied by clear Gros Chiffres '5104' lozenge, perfect "SHANG-HAI Bau FRANCAIS" despatch cds in black, framed PD in red and French "PAQ. ANG. V. SUEZ / AMB. MARS" entry (April 30) cds in red alongside. Reverse with LYON arrival (May 1) cds. Horizontal file fold well away from the adhesive, a beautiful cover, signed Lamy.