1854, 1 a. deep red (worn plate), imperforate cut-to-shape on two sides clear tied by "B/5" numeral obliterator of East India post office in AKYAB Burma to entire letter 1857 to Bordeaux. 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 c.d.s. in black (Jul 28), Calcutta c.d.s. 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, otherwise fine. Bordeaux arrival c.d.s. (Sep 18). A delightful and rare postal history cover
