1868 (Sep 21) officers cover from Neemuch to Isle of Wight endorsed "Via Marseilles" self-certified by the sender Brig. Genl Montgomery, commanding at Neemuch franked at 6a8p concessionary rate (reduced from normal 8a8p in force 1/4/68 to 31/12/69) bearing 1865 8p. purple, 2a yellow and 1866-78 4a green (Die I), tied by "Neemuch/145" type 9 duplex. the stamps partly over written by the address, though still a neat and attractive three colour franking. Scarce usage. (Image)