1848 (Nov 30) outer from Yass to Melbourne endorsed "on H M Service" and "With a Small/Parcel" & on reverse "via/Berrima", 'YASS/(crown)/NO*30/1848/NEW.S.WALES' oval departure backstamp, part-strike of Melbourne, Port Phillip arrival backstamp, opening fault. Very scarce early OHMS cover. (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

1851 (Feb 18) Colonial Treasury OHMS cover to Camden with 2d bright blue View Plate II SG #24 (three margins, fragment of adjoining stamp at left), wonderful vibrant colour, Sydney bars cancel. Most attractive. (Image1)

Estimate AU$300

1851 (Apr 14) outer from Cooma to Sydney with Laid paper 1d Views Plate II (Clouds) pair (just cut-into at base) tied by BN '39' cancels, docketed "Bibbenluke, Maneroo" (no Post Office until 1870), Cooma crown oval backstamp and Sydney arrival datestamp. Laid paper Sydney View covers are rare. [Previously sold for $600+ in a May 2004 Melbourne auction.] (Image1)

Estimate AU$500

1859 Cover to GB with 6d Diadem wmk '8' SG #96a (2, both 4 margins), lifted & replaced to confirm watermark. Very fine. [Note : This cover was prepaid with an additional 6d for carriage on the supplementary mail from Sydney to catch the 'Emeu' sailing from Melbourne.] (Image1)

Estimate AU$250

1899-1905 Selection of non-standard covers x5 from Louis Gille & Co (Sydney) to head office in Lyons, rates between 10d and 1/10½d, endorsed for carriage upon ships 'Ville de la Ciotat', 'India', 'Cuzco', 'Polynesien' or 'Victoria', generally fine for items of such dimension. (5) (Image1)

Estimate AU$400

1900 & 1905 non-standard covers from Louis Gille & Co correspondence to head office in Lyons, franked 2/11d and 1/10½d, Late fees of 5d and 2½d, respectively, applied to lower left corners. Rare duo. [GPO Late Fee box attracted 2½d, if posted in Central Railway late letter box, up to one hour after GPO box closure, fee was 5d] (2) (Image1)

Estimate AU$300