1871 (23 MAI) EL from Patras to Trieste franked by 5lep. 1862/67 issue, 10lep. 1868/69 issue and 40lep. yellow-bistre on greenish 1871/72 issue tied by numeral "9" and "ΠΑΤΡΑΙ 23 ΜΑΙΟΣ 71". Οn reverse "ΚΕΡΚΥΡΑ 25 ΜΑΙΟΣ 71" transit and oval "TRIEST" arrival cds. "23 ΜΑΙΟΣ 71" is the earliest date known for 40lep. (Filotelia Mars-April 75. Page 60). Certificate Holcombe 1986. (Hellas 71c, 26a, 36c)