1872 (21 OCT) EL sent unpaid from Constantinople to Piraeus with Greek P.O. "ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΥΠΟΛΙΣ (ΤΟΥΡΚΙΑ)" despatch cds in black. Mail from Greek post office in the levant. Franked on arrival with 40 lep. dull grey-mauve on blue "1871/76 issue". Tied by "ΠΕΙΡΑΙΕΥΣ 28 ΟΚΤ. 72" cds. Single rate 40 lep. for under 15 grams. Fresh and Fine (Hellas 42IIb)