China. (French Naval Detachment in China). Circa 1935. Stamp-less envelope written from Shanghai addressed to Paris cancelled by framed 'Base de Shanghai' on face in violet with hand-stamp 'Francaise Militaire' and circular 'Marine Francaise/ Service a la Mer' in violet on face. Lovely item from the French Navy Base in Shanghai. See Desrousseaux livre (book) 4, page 258, figure 74.
Ex John Marc Sitarik.