Auction 321 - 332 Europe & Overseas Asia / Africa, Europe A –Z, Collections & Accumulations - Day 4

1942: Two large envelopes, both bearing 'France Libre' frankings, cancelled with "PONDICHERY INDE FRANCAISE" both addressed to director of the periodical 'Echos de Syrie'. One envelope with 8 Cash. and 18 Cash on 30 c. (Yvert 151, 159); the other 1 Fa. and 2 Cash with overprint Lorraine Cross in carmine colour, 'FRANCE LIBRE' in black (Yvert 161, 177). Both covers, bear a small round censor cancel with Lorraine Cross and 'CP' aside; boxed sender cancel "EXPÉDITEUR GOUVERNEMENT DES ETABLISSEMENTS FRANCAISES DANS L' INDE PONDICHERRY', Syrian arrival on the reverse. Both envelopes with some wear/faults from size and war condition (stamps perfect), but well presenting - rare stamps and rare destination!