1859 (6 August) cover from Melbourne to Hexham with 4d Emblems Perf 12 (SG 83) tied by '1' in thin bars, reverse with Melbourne, Mortlake and Hexham datestamps, also a very fine strike of the scarce 'SHIP LETTER/FREE/BELFAST VICTORIA' cds in red. Central stain on face, otherwise fine
Lot 148
Estimate: $250
1871 (15 Jan) cover (repaired at top) from San Francisco to historic 'Whi Whi/North Shore' (Careening Cove, Sydney) via Honolulu, bearing U.S. 2c + 10c pair tied by cork cancels, fine San Francisco Cal Paid datestamp in red, and unusually fine strike of rare framed 'MIS-SENT TO/MELBOURNE-VICTORIA' on front, backstamped Melbourne and Sydney
Lot 149
Estimate: $500
1876 (27 Dec) cover to London endorsed 'Via Brindisi' with 1876 8d on 9d Bell Surcharge tied by Melbourne duplex. Couple of very minor marks, otherwise very fine and a very scarce stamp used on cover
Lot 150
Estimate: $90
1895 (16 Mar) Inland Parcel Post label (black printing on white paper, 127 x 80mm) affixed to small piece of brown parcel wrapping (weighing 1 lb), with ½d (2), 2d and 6d Stamp Duty tied by Hastings cds. Label torn in half vertically and with portions missing in several places, but a very scarce type
