French Colonies. (Madagascar). 1940. Stamp-less envelope written from 'Le Lieutenant de Vaisseau L' Huilier/ Commandant ia Defense Maritime Cov Est' on reverse, headed 'F.M.' addressed to Tananarive cancelled by 'Tamatave-Tananarive No 1' ambulant (railway) date stamp with 'Marine Tamatave' circular hand-stamp in violet on face and reverse. Very fine.