Small blue flimsy paper folding letter with early De La Rue printing stamp – Complete on cover unrecorded PM type 9 II (MN) basic duplex sub-type larger circumference with tow lower florets – Cooper variation (3) although central numerals different and normal in this example – '144' Tanjore (Tanjavur, Thanjavur TN) Sent 25th April 1863 – Arrived Madras 27th April 1863
Cover fair to fine slight faults include horizontal fold – Stamp quite attractive overall condition