French Indo-China. (Postcards - Postage Dues). 1916. Photographic post card of 'Place de Marche, Saigon' addressed to Madagascar bearing French Indo-China postage dues SG D72, 10c carmine (pair) tied by Saigon-Central double ring '6th Dec 16'.
In 1916-17, French Indo-China authorized the provisional use of the 1908 'Chiffres-tax' (postage dues) for regular postage to address the temporary shortage of standard stamps, due to war time supply disruptions.