India. (French Settlement In India). 1872. Envelope addressed to France bearing French General Colonies Yvert 9, 30c brown (imperf pair) tied by dotted lozenge with adjacent Inde/ Pondichery double ring '2nd Nov 72' endorsed 'Per Messageries Francaise' with boxed 'PD' and blue octagonal paquebot 'Col. F.V. Suez Paq. FR/ 3 Mars 3' with Paris arrival on reverse. Beautiful small envelope bearing the scarce 'Napoleon' French General Colonies paying the 60c rate via Suez and Brindisi.