French Colonies. (Guadeloupe). 1877. News-Band wrapper addressed to Pointe-a-Pitre bearing French General Colonies Yvert 17, 5c green tied by 'Guadeloupe/ Capesterre' double ring '5th Nov' with Pointe-a-Pitre arrival on reverse. Very scarce single franking 5c Ceres paying the domestic printed matter rate from the small village of Capesterre.
Note the envelope has been clipped as prove of paying the printed matter rate. These items are very scarce. In many years trading I have seen very few,