1853 Courier 1d pale blue on yellowish paper with all lines clear and distinct, in used horizontal strip of four lightly cancelled by "59" numeral obliterators of Launceston in black, with large margin at base but touched on three sides with some marginal indentations, small tear at top, ironed creases and thins, nevertheless of attractive appearance (S.G. £6'000+). (Image)

1853 Courier 4d orange pl.I, pos.9, first state with well defined lines, cut square with good to very good margins, cancelled by "59" numeral of Launceston in black, oxidised colour otherwise very fine, cert. Holcombe (1989) (S.G. £1'000). (Image)

1853 Courier 4d bright red-orange, plate 1, state 1, touched on two sides, on 1854 (Sep 14) mourning envelope to Sydney, New South Wales, paying the 4d Inter-Colonial rate, tied by "59" numeral of Launceston with despatch cds adjacent, Ship Letter Sydney bs, stamp oxidised and minor soiling to cover affecting corner of stamp, scarce, ex Sato. (Image)

1853 Courier 4d orange, plate II, coarse engraving (early state), with good even margins, neat "59" numeral of Launceston, partially oxidised colour otherwise very fine, cert. Alcuri (1984) (S.G. £425). (Image)

1853 Courier 4d orange pl.II, pos.10, lines of background blurred, with good to large margins all round, cancelled by "59" numeral obliterator of Launceston in black, an exceptional used example of lovely colour, ex "Besançon", signed A. Diena (S.G £425). (Image)

1853 Courier 4d dull orange pl.II pair, pos.21-22, cut-to-shape with clear margins, cancelled by "18" numerals of Campbell Town, some creasing otherwise fine, 4d dull orange pl.II cut square with fine to good margins cancelled by manuscript "Hamilton 25/6/55", small thin but still attractive, and 4d yellowish orange pl.II, pos.17, cut square with good to large margins cancelled by bar numeral and large red cds, some creasing, fine appearance. (Image)