French Colonies. (Benin). 1896. Benin postal stationery card 10c black/ blue cancelled by Grand-Popo date stamp '6th Mai 96', endorsed 'via Cotonou and Marseille'' addressed to Germany, routed via Whydah and Cottonou '8th Mai' with octagonal French paquebot 'Loango a Bordeaux L.N. No 1' date stamp in blue on face '9th Mai'. Lovely item.