French Colonies. (Benin - Nigeria). 1898. Printed matter envelope from 'Union Des Femmes de France/ Comite D' Oran' addressed to 'Sir William Geary, Lagos' bearing Benin Yvert 36, 5c green tied by Cotonou/ Dahomey double ring '8th Nov 98', routed via Porto-Novo/ Dahomey '9th Nov' on reverse. Lovely item, small "Lady's envelope" paying the un-opened printed matter rate.
Sir William Geary was the author of "Nigeria, under British Rule."