Auction 265th - 273rd - Day 1

Mail carried by French Ships 1838 (Sept 29): Entire letter from Rio de Janeiro to Geneva, Switzerland endorsed "p. Lisbonnais du Havre'" and '23' (grams, but possibly archive number), struck on entry with framed "PAYS D'OUTREMER / PAR LE HAVRE" and "Bureau Maritime / Havre" cds (Nov 30) both in black. Reverse with Paris transit cds (Dec 1) in blue and two line "GENEVE / 4 Xbre 1838" arrival in black. Illustrated in Edition D'Or 59 on page 42. A fresh and fine entire.