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.
Entire letter written "Μεσσήνην τη 15 7βρίου 1857" to Patras. Inscribed "col Vapore francese", via "ΠΕΙΡΑΙΕΥΣ*5.ΣΕΠΤ.57" and "ΑΘΗΝΑΙ*5.ΣΕΠΤ.57", arr. "ΠΑΤΡΑΙ*7.ΣΕΠΤ.57" (all type III). Postage marking "30" (lepta) to be paid on arrival.
