FRANCE TO CHILE - 2f FRANKING (80c PAIR + 20c) WITH "PAQ. AN...

FRANCE TO CHILE - 2f FRANKING (80c PAIR + 20c) WITH "PAQ. ANGL. B.M./BORDEAUX" ANCHOR CANCELS; Attractive 3/5 July 1874 EL from Bordeaux to Valparaiso "Via Magellan Hct. [hamlet?] [par PSNC] Str. John Elder" with French 40c & pair of 80c tied by fair/fine dotted "Anchor" diamond cancels with a fair supporting 2-ring "PAQ. ANGL. B.M./BORDEAUX" cds alongside as well as a red h.s. "25" Valparaiso delivery charge mark. Mail carried by the 'John Elder' (name changed from Sarmiento in 1870) is very elusive. Exhibition Quality.Cross Reference: FRANCE, CHILE