1d vermilion on buff QV postal stationery card with 'BRITISH PROTECTORATE OIL RIVERS' overprint in black (H&G 2) with manuscript 'pr S.S Loanda' ship endorsement at top left with two strikes of BENIN RIVER cds in red dated AU 22 1894. Addressed to GERMANY with LIVERPOOL PACKET cds in red and German arrival cds both on front. The card has some light tone spots but otherwise fine & scarce commercial use.