France – offices in Crete

French post offices were opened in Crete from at least February 1897 when it and other countries sent troops to restore order. These used French or French Levant stamps at 6 post offices with 3 closing in 1899.  File:Fr offices in Crete.jpg|1920 3c definitive. 
 * In 1902-03, stamps in the types Blanc/Mouchon/Merson were issued, inscribed CRETE.
 * In 1903, 5 values were surcharged in piastres.
 * In October 1914, the French post offices were closed.

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