Registered cover franked on reverse with single 1944 5s violet AIR issue (SG 710) tied by large QUITO cds dated OCT 1947 with registration handstamp on front and with 'TRANSOCEAN PER CLIPPER' airmail handstamp in purple on front & reverse. Sent airmail to FRANCE with USA transit and French arrival cds on reverse. A scarce stamp used on cover.