Foot Post letter within Copenhagen ramparts sent on 31 May 1849. The Foot Post service was in the hands of the Danish Postal System from 14 May 1849 and no longer a private enterprise. A new postmark was introduced for canceling letters, this example is THE EARLIEST RECORDED example postmarked OVA-1 'F: 5 31/5 49 P:' and in superb condition in every respect.