INDIA - France. 1856, very clean entire sent from Calcutta to Bordeaux, franked with 1a red (Die I) in combination with 1854 issue 2a green two horizontal pairs, good margin all around, to pay correct postage for mail abroad (1a domestic + 8a overseas) all tied by JC Type 1 dotted diamond handstamp. Front shows manuscript endorsement "P. St. Oriental / via Marseilles" alongside boxed INDIA PAID and red French entry mark. Reverse shows Calcutta dispatch and arrival Bordeaux c.d.s. Exhibition quality cover. SG 12,31. (Photo). Est. 750 - 900 CHF.