Auction Series 257-264 in Zurich Day 2

1867: Second sheet of an entire letter from Shanghai to Lyon, bearing Napoléon laureated 80 c. rose 'vif', a fine horizontal pair with fresh colour and good perforation, cancelled centrally by clear Gros Chiffres '5104' numeral obliterator, despatch "SHANG-HAI 8 JUIL. 69 Bau FRANCAIS" cds and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with Lyon arrival cds's (Aug. 29). An attractive fully prepaid double rate cover from the French Consular PO in Shanghai to France, using either French or British vessels. Signed Amédée Brun.
Catalogue 260: Italy, France and European Countries