1859-63 Covers from G.B to Victoria prepaid 1/2½ in cash, the first from Plympton sent on the "City of Washington" to New York then by American steamer via Panama to San Francisco with a fine red "SAN FRANCISCO / Paid" c.d.s; the second cover from Croydon sent on the "Asia to New York then overland by rail. An unusual pair, the first with a few minor edge faults. (2).

c.1868 Front and 1893-98 covers to G.B or France, the front bearing U.S 24c cancelled at San Francisco, a Vancouver Island 5c (faults) applied over this and tied by oval "PAID" with Nanaimo handstamp alongside; covers including 1893 cover franked five 1c stamps with "C.P. RY. M.C / BRIT COL" transit c.d.s (opening faults) and 1897 cover to France franked 15c, some faults, severe on the front. (5).