Martinique 1859: General issues, Eagle 10 c. bistre, 20 c. blue and 40 c. orange, fair to good margins all round, fresh colours, tied by 'MQE' lozenge to entire letter to Marseille, obverse with "MARTINIQUE St PIERRE 26 JANV 71" cds in black, framed PD in red and French entry mark "COLONIES FRA. ANGL. 18 FEVR. 71" in blue, reverse with Marseille arrival cds (Feb 21). An attractive cover depicting the 1865 letter rate to France. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image)