140028 1862 'SAMPLE MAIL' BRADFORD, YORKS TO LYONS WITH 2D BLUE (SG45) AND 6D PALE LILAC (SG70).

1862 'SAMPLE MAIL' BRADFORD, YORKS TO LYONS WITH 2D BLUE (SG45) AND 6D PALE LILAC (SG70). Wrapper from Bradford to Lyons with 2d blue pl.9 (SG45) lettered PI and 6d pale lilac (SG70), both trimmed perforations, cancelled fine strikes 'BRADFORD.YORKS/107' duplex OC 27 62. On reverse 'LONDON' and 'MARSEILLES' date stamps. On front manuscript 'Des echantillons sans, valuer' (samples without value). Scarce 'samples' usage going overseas. (Ref 140028).