FRENCH INDIA - France. 1870 cover, franked with French Colonies 80c Eagle issue, prepaying the single weight letter rate to France. Stamp tied by dotted lozenge cancel, with INDE / PONDICHERY c.d.s. alongside. Front shows additional VIA SUEZ ET MARSEILLE commercial cachet, red framed "PD" handstamp, plus red COL.FR.V.S / AMB.MARS French entry c.d.s., and reverse bears NANTES arrival c.d.s. A Very Fine and scarce first issue cover from this French Office. Yvert 6. Est. 300 - 400 CHF.