Egypt, Alexandria: 1856 (Mar 24) envelope to Ireland with blue Alexandria despatch cds and "PAID / AT / ALEXANDRIA" crown circle ds, rated "1/-", London transit, reverse with green Cork arrival double arc ds, some toning and trivial imperfections, scarce with only 24 recorded by us, with this example the only crown circle ds from Egypt sent to Ireland; ex Beaver Creek and Pearmund. (Image)

Guadeloupe: 1867 (Feb 25) wrapper to the USA, with British double arc despatch on reverse and "PAID / AT / GUADELOUPE" crown circle hs on obverse, with French Colonies 40c Eagle (2 margins, vertical filing fold affecting stamp) and next day French Guadeloupe cds, rated "4", with St. Thomas transit bs and NY Steamship US entry, attractive and scarce. (Image)

Martinique: 1800 (Jul 16) entire from Fort Royal to England with very fine two-line British "FORT ROYAL / JUL 16 1800" ds, ms "1/8" rate, reverse with London arrival and "10 o'Clock" ds, a great rarity of British West Indies postal history. (Image)

Martinique: 1801 (Jul 15) entire from Robert to England with bold British "Ship Lre / (crown) / MARTINIQUE" oval hs on reverse, London arrival, heavy vertical fold and soiling, extremely rare with only 2 or 3 covers known with this marking. (Image)