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1864 May, 4d Bright Red with Hairlines, Plate 4. Entire London to Paris dated May14th 1863. Bearing 1862-64 4d bright red SG 81 (specialised cat J53 (1). Tied numeral 4 for the London District Office of Hamstead (CBP 7/1). Obverse has a transit mark for Calais ANG 15MAI 63 AMB CALAIS and a red PD mark in an oval (CBP 9/63). Backstamped London cancel with indented corners LONDON MY14 64 and a rather indistinct receiving mark for Paris and a wafer seal.