India. (French Settlement In India). 1863. Envelope addressed to France bearing French General Colonies Yvert 3, 10c bistre (pair) and Yvert 5,40c orange tied by dotted lozenge and (firms cachet) with adjacent 'Bureau De Pondichery' date stamp in blue '24th Nov 1863', endorsed 'Per overland via Bombay/ Suez and Marseille' with boxed 'PD' , Marseille transit and Paris arrival on reverse '23rd Dec'. Very scarce cover in superb quality.