China. (French Occupation of China). 1903. Stamp-less picture post card of 'Tamil girl Bride, Ceylon' addressed to France endorsed 'Corps Expeditionnaire de Chine' cancelled by 'Corps Exp. Tonkin Ligne T. 4' double ring dated '6th Mars 03' (Salles 2168) with circular 'Marine Francaise/ Service a la Mer' and Amiens arrival '23/3'.
Fine item from the French Detachment on return from the Boxer Campaign. Posted in Colombo, Ceylon on the French paquebot "Australien" on route from Sydney to Marseille.