French Colonies. (French Sudan). 1899. Registered envelope addressed to North Africa bearing French Sudan Yvert 12, 40c orange tied by Kati/ Sudan Francais double ring '9th Jan 99' with framed hand-struck 'R', routed via Kayes '17/1' and Marseille '8th Feb' with Musiapha/Alger arrival '12th Feb' on reverse. Nice item of registered mail into French North Africa.'