India. (French Settlement In India). 1876. Envelope addressed to France bearing French General Colonies Yvert 20, 30c brown (3) tied by 'Inde' in dotted lozenge with adjacent Inde/ Pondichery double ring '18th Feb 76' , endorsed 'Per Bombay & Brindisi' with 'Col. Fr. V. Brind. A. Mod' French entry cachet '11th Mars 76' on face in red and Marseille arrival on reverse. Superb cover paying the 90c rate which was in affect from 1st January 1876 until the French Colonies joined the UPU on July 1st 1876.