French Colonies. (Benin - Austria). 1896. Registered envelope addressed to Austria bearing 'Benin' Yvert 43, 50c rose tied by Quidah/ Dahomey et Deps' double ring '9th Juin 96' with framed hand-struck 'R', routed via Agoue/ Dahomey et Deps' '10th Juin' and Grand Popo '10th Juin' with Wien arrival on '2nd July' on reverse. Scarce single franking paying the 50 cent Registration rate from Benin to Austria.