Entire letter written "Lyon 2 Septembre 1859", fr. with 80c+40c French stamps (Yv. 16+17A) tied by "1896" small numbers and canc. "MARSEILLE*3.SEPT.59" to Athens. Boxed "PP", arr. "ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*?.ΑΥΓ.59" (type III). Handwritten "P.Paquebot Poste". Fine.