China. (Imperial Post). 1902. Picture post card of 'Chinese Shoemaker' addressed to England bearing Chinese Imperial Post SG 123, 2c red (pair) tied by Imperial Post Shanghai date stamp, endorsed 'French Mail' with hand-struck instructional 'TOO LATE', routed via the British Post Office with Shanghai/ B.P.O. on face.
Very nice item with rare 'Too Late' hand-stamp the card being late for the French Mail service.