Lot 03308

Entire letter written “Σύρος 7βρίου 30 1861”, canc. “ΣΥΡΟΣ*30.ΣΕΠΤ.61” to Gytheion, THIS IS THE LAST DAY BEFORE THE OFFICIAL INTRODUCTION OF THE STAMP IN GREEK POSTAL SYSTEM. Transit “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*1.ΟΚΤ.61”, arr. “ΓΥΘΕΙΟΝ*5.ΟΚΤ.61”. Red “Π.Ε.Δ.” indicates that the letter was carried by Austrian ship. On reverse “15” for the ship fee. No other postage marking, neither a postage stamp was affixed. A very rare and important postal history document.