jan 2, 1608 - Venetian Prepaid Letter Sheets
Description:
The first official prepaid stationary was sold by the Venetian government. The prepaid sheets were used to create revenue to maintain city water services. The stationary rose in popularity from the guarantee that the letter would be delivered due to the recipient no longer having to pay a fee to receive their mail.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 2, 1608
Now
~ 418 years ago