French Colonies. (Guadeloupe). 1878. Envelope addressed to France bearing French General Colonies 'Type Ceres' Yvert 18, 10c brown/ rose and Yvert 19, 15c bistre (2) tied by 'Paq. Fr. / Pointe-A-Pitre-Guad' double ring '11th May 78', endorsed 'Paquebot Francaise' and carried on the steamer "Amerique" with French entry cachet "Col. Fr. Paq. Fr 3/ St. Nazaire 3' (Salles 1357) date stamp in blue '25/5' and Marseille arrival on reverse. Scarce stamps on cover (all four margin imperf).