Lote 550

✉ MARTINICA. 1874 (Sept 28). Double rate cover from ST. PIERRE to BORDEAUX bearing most unusual usage of French 1871-73 perforated issue 5c. green, 10c. bistre, 40c. vermilion and 80c. carmine all with perforations trimmed off to appear like French Colonial general issue; neatly tied by MQE lozenge of dots in black. St. Pierre cds at left and reverse with Bordeaux arrival (Oct 14) cds. A scarce and attractive usage.