China. (French Expeditionary Force). 1886. Envelope written from the French Expeditionary Force in Obock endorsed 'Obock 8th Juillet 1886' addressed to France bearing 'Peace & Commerce' Yvert 90, 15c blue tied by 'Cor. D. Arm Lig. N Paq. Fr. No 4' double ring dated '2nd Juil 86' (Salles 1952) with second strike adjacent and Manche receiver on reverse '
Scarce origin from Obock written by the French Expeditionary Force on route to China via Suez, Aden, Djibouti and Obock, Letter mentions departing from Zeylar (Ethiopia).