Day 3 - Great Britain, British Colonies, Pre-Union South Africa - the Besançon Collection (Part Ii)

1872: Cover franked by France 1871/75 5 c. green on greenish and 25 c. blue, perfs. shaved at top, mailed from Nice to Exeter, tied by gros chiffres in black. On arrival in Exeter (Sept 2), redirected to Plymouth with 1864/79: 1 d. red, plate 156, tied by from France for redirection, tied by Exeter '285' duplex with arrival cds on reverse. A charming cover.
Catalogue 244: Europe & Overseas