Show origin of the stamp the idea of a prepaid envelope originated 4 france early in the reign of louis XIV with M de val fyer who in established under royal consent a private penny post placing boxes at taci corners of the streets for the reception ot letters wrapped in envelopes bought at offices established tor that burpoe pur poe a also had printed certain forms of billets or notes applicable appl cable to the ordinary business among habitants of great towns bilth blanks which were to tie filled out with such special mat ter as might be desired |