China. (French Occupation of China). 1899. Stamp-less envelope endorsed 'Corps d' Occupation du Tonkin' addressed to Paris cancelled by 'Dong-Khe/ Tonkin' date stamp '27th Oct 99', routed via Thatkhe and Haiphong with undated 'Corps Expedit./ Tonkin' and circular 'Poste de Na Lan/ La Commandant de Armee/ Tonkin,' countersigned by the Commander with Paris arrival. Very fine item of mail from the French Occupation.