French Colonies. (Guadeloupe). 1878. Envelope addressed to France bearing General French Colonies Yvert 18, 10c brown/ rose (two pairs) tied by 'Paq. Fr/ Pointe-A-Pitre-Guadeloupe' double ring '27/4', sent on the French paquebot "Lafeyette" with octagonal 'Col Fr. Paq. Fr. B No 3' date stamp in red (Salles 1446) and Bordeaux receiver on reverse. Nice item paying the 40c (UPU) rate to France via French packet.