Los-Nr. 2024

1857, Entire letter from Akyab, Burma to Bordeaux, France franked by imperforate 1854 1 a. deep red (worn plate) cut-to-shape on two sides, clear tied by "B/5" numeral obliterator of the East India’s post office in AKYAB in black. Struck in error initially with framed "India Paid" in red and altered with framed "India Unpaid" when clerk noticed cover was addressed to France. On top ms. “Via Suez & Marseille”, alongside later added “Pr. Cape of Good Hope”, "PAIS ETR. V. SUEZ AMB. 12 SEPT 1857" cds in red alongside. Reverse with Akyab cds in black (Jul 28), Calcutta cds in red (Aug 4), thence carried by French Ship and charged due on receipt with "8" decime charge, tiny shortened at bottom, part of flap missing. Bordeaux arrival cds (Sep 18). A delightful and rare postal history cover in fine quality.