Moreton Bay District: 1857 (7 Aug) envelope to Newcastle-on-Tyne U.K. with Imperf 6d Olive-grey Diadem cancelled Brisbane '95' ray type numeral. Brisbane, Sydney and arrival (DE 7 1857) backstamps, envelope with some soiling
Lot 86
Estimate: $1,500
Moreton Bay District: 1857 (14 Dec) cover from Ipswich to Melbourne bearing Imperf 1d and 6d Diadems (both touched at top) tied by ray type '87' numerals. Reverse with Ipswich despatch and Sydney transit datestamp, and red "SHIP LETTER/FREE/G.P.O. VICTORIA" arrival (DE 22 1857) datestamp. Some ink marks on face, otherwise fine. Ex H. Gordon Kaye
Lot 87
Estimate: $1,500
Moreton Bay District: 1858 (23 Mar) entire to Ipswich with Imperf 2d Deep Blue Diadem (just touched top left and right) tied by '95' ray type numeral of Brisbane, fine
Lot 88
Estimate: $2,500
Moreton Bay District: 1858 (18 Jul) envelope from Ipswich to Melbourne with 1d Carmine-vermilion, 1d Orange-red, and 2d Deep Blue (2) Imperf Diadems (touched in places) cancelled (not tied) by '87' ray type numerals, Ipswich, Sydney, and 'SHIP LETTER/FREE/G.P.O. VICTORIA' (JY 27 1858) backstamps. Ex Sir Miles Rivett-Carnac
