India. (French Settlement In India). 1875. Envelop addressed to France bearing French General Colonies Yvert 20, 30c brown (imperf pair) tied by dotted lozenge with adjacent Inde/ Pondichery double ring '30th Sept 75' endorsed 'Per Messagries Maritimes' with boxed 'PD' and octagonal 'Et. Fr. Inde. V. S./ P.F. Amb. Mar' date stamp in red '24th Oct' (Salles 1887) with Lyon arrival on reverse. Very fine 60c rate on cover.