cover 1867 (16 Jan.) entire letter to Constantinople, marked "Per British Packet Via Marseilles", bearing 1863-65 CC 2c., 24c., 30c. vermilion (small corner defect) and 48c. (2), a few trivial faults, each cancelled "B62" in black, showing "POSS. ANG. V. SUEZ/D MARSEILLE D" c.d.s. (2.3) in red adjacent and, on reverse, framed "APRES/LE/DEPART" h.s. and "CONSTANTINOPLE/TURQUIE" c.d.s. (15.3). A stupendous franking of great aesthetic appeal to a very rare destination. A fabulous exhibition item. Photo in colour