China. (Russian Post Office in Manchuria). 1903. Picture post card written from Port Arthur addressed to Milan, Italy bearing Russia Yvert 39, 2k green (2) tied by 'Port Artur/ Pochtav Kont/ 4' date stamp (Tchil Fig 540) with Milano arrival and forwarded to Firenze '25th Nov 03'.
Lovely item from the French Brigade at the commencement to the Russo-Japanese War.