cover 1819 (30 Apr.) and 1841 (30 Oct.) entire letters from St. Pierre to Bordeaux, the first rated "2" and showing, on face, a good strike of the larger type "MARTINIQUE" (44x5mm.) handstamp in black with similar "COLONIES/PAR BORDEAUX" entry h.s. alongside (a second strike on the reverse), the second showing a fine strike of the rare framed "MARTINIQUE" h.s. (Jamet type 14) and slit for disinfection