French Colonies. (New Caledonia). 1898. Registered mourning envelope addressed to Noumea bearing New Caledonia Yvert 51, 50c rose tied by Nouvelle Caledonie/ Pouemount double ring '20th Mai 98' with hand-struck 'R' and 'Affranchissement/ Noumea receiver '25/5' on reverse. Lovely item of registered mail from this small New Caledonian village.