Cover franked with single 1885 2c scarlet 'Arms' issue (SG 78, stamp slightly damaged at top) tied by oval FRANCA cancel in blue with small oval 'PARISOT' marking alongside (H.K. Parisot was the French dealer who created the 1891 UPU surcharges). Addressed to FRANCE with LE HAVRE arrival cds on front dated 9 MAI 1890. The reason for the 'PARISOT' handstamp is unknown.