1853 Small format envelope to London bearing a fine strike of the MAURITIUS PACKET LETTER (Type 2) oval of AU 06 1853 in black. Endorsed "Prepaid throughout" and "Via the Cape". The letter was rated in red manuscript "paid 2" with black two-line handstamp BRITISH POSTAGE PAID applied together with red London PAID receiving date stamp of 29 SP. VF, a charming letter with the entire rating & routing apparent from the front.
