Japan. 1895. Envelope addressed to France bearing 'Koban' SG 105, 8s violet and SG 113, 1s green (2) tied by Oita-Bunga vernacular date stamp with Kobe transit and Rennes receiver on reverse. Very attractive 'Koban' franking from the 'Lebel' correspondence. Emile Lebel was a French Missionary at Oita-Bungo.