Auction 220 (part 1): EUROPE & OVERSEAS

1875: Stampless entire letter to a Leopold Fournier, Naval Lieutenant on board the 'Galissonnière' addressed to 'Station Française de l'Ocean Pacifique Sud', endorsed 'Voie Anglaise par Bordeaux-Pauillac' with long contents written from at least three different family members, struck with 'Montricoux' cds of despatch (Sept 24) with framed PD deleted in manuscript and replaced with P.P. in red. Reverse with Montauban and Bordeaux cds's and manuscript rate '3.50' in ink. A most unusual cover.rnrnNote: The newly launched ironclad 'Galissonnière' became the Flagship of the Pacific Squadron on 16 May 1874 under the command of Rear-Admiral Perigot. She returned to Brest on 19 March 1877, having circumnavigated the world via the Suez Canal.
Catalogue 220: Europe & Overseas