1880 THREE COLOUR FRANKING TO GERMANY with Hope Seated ½d, 1d & 6d tied by two strikes of triangular defacer. 2½d accountancy mark (red). Rare MAMRE DOUBLE ARC CDS MY 17 as despatch at lower left. Cape Town transit MY 18. London and Modlau backstamps. F-VF, a charming three colour franking cover.