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1898 | China

Ref: DR19384
  • £1750.00

China. (French Expeditionary Force in Kouang-Tcheou-Wan). 1898. Stampless envelope addressed to France endorsed 'Corps D' Occupation de Quen Tcheou Wan' with circular 'Place de Quang-Chau-Wan (Chine)/ Le Commandant' in blue with 'Corps Exp. Annam Tonkin' undated circle with Haiphong/ Tonkin '24th Dec 98' on face and Hennebont arrival 'Jan 1899' on reverse.

Very rare item sent during the early period of the Occupation. December 1898 perhaps the earliest item known.