Stamps and Postal History of Spain, featuring China, Colombia – Prephilatelic Spanish period –, British Colonies, Japan, Portugal and Switzerland

MARTINICA. 1883 (Dec 10). Cover at Military Concession rate to ST. NAZAIRE franked by 1881 Dubois 15c. blue tied by SAINT-PIERRE cds, superb strikes of octagonal CORR. D´ARMEES / SAINT-PIERRE and Paquebot COL. FR. / LIG A. PAQ. FR. No. 1 in black alongside (Dec 11). Reverse with red Military cachet and counter-signature of Commanding Officer and St. Nazaire arrival (Dec 24). A scarce and attractive cover.