France office Port Vathy year 1893 MH/used stamps

France office Port Vathy year 1893

The French Post Office at Port-Vathy, located in the Greek island of Samos, was established in 1893. This post office served as an overseas postal agency of France, providing postal services for the French community and French interests in the region.

During this time, the French postal administration issued stamps specifically for use at this office. These stamps were typically overprinted with “PORT VATY” or “PORT VATHY” to indicate their validity for postage from the Port-Vathy post office.

These stamps are now highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and scarcity. They represent a fascinating chapter in the history of philately, reflecting the international presence of various countries through their overseas postal agencies.