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✉ BELGICA. 1860. Cover from FRANCE to SAINT FRANÇOIS (Guadeloupe), endorsed 'voie d'Ostende' franked by 1858/61 Medallion 10c. brown and 40c. rose-red (2) tied by '47' numeral obliterators in black with previously FRANCE cds (April 15) below and framed 'PD'.  London / Paid transit cds in red on obverse. A charming cover to a very RARE destination at that tiem period. RANCE to SAINT FRANÇOIS (Guadeloupe Islands). Entire letter franked with 10 cts. brown and two 40 cts. red stamps. Endorsed "Voie d'Angleterre"  and "Voie Ostende" . Rated "17" decimes to pay the journey from Basse Terre to Saint François. RARE destination at that time.