Auction 265th - 273rd - Day 4

1862: Envelope from a serviceman of the French expeditionnary forces in Mexico to Paris, bearing Napoléon perf. 20 c. blue, a fresh and fine example, tied by 'CEM C' lozenge, superb "CORPS EXP MEXIQUE Bau C 10 DEC 63" despatch cds in black alongside. Reverse with arrival cds (Jan 15, 1864). A most attractive cover showing the military concessionary rate from Mexico which was identical to the metropolitan rate. Maury = € 1'800