Lot 00245

‘11.3.1873. EL from Athens to Constantinople by Austrian Lloyd (“Col Lloyd Aust-co”). Franked with (1871-76) 40l. (Hellas 42IIa), canc. “ΑΘΗΝΑΙ (1) * 27 ΦΕΒΡ. 73” plus red boxed marking “PD” (Port paye jusqu”a Destination), no arr. canc. on back. Postal rate: Athens-Constantinople = 40 lepta for a letter up to 15g.’