French Levant. (Greece). 1875. Envelope addressed to Marseille written from Rodosto dated '9th Jan 1875' with firms oval chop 'Isac Modiano & Figlio/ Rodosto' on face, bearing France 'Siege de Paris' Yvert 38, 40c orange (pair) tied by '5084' gross chiffres in lozange with adjacent Les Dardelles/ Turquie date stamp '13th Jan', boxed 'PD' and maritime 'Paquebots De La/ Mediterranee' in red on face and Marseille arrival. Very rare item from the French Post Office in Rodosto and forwarded through The Dardanelles.