Australian States: New South Wales, 1873 (Oct. 7) Sydney, New South Wales to New Bedford Mass. Cover bearing New South Wales, 2d blue (52) and 9d on 10d red brown (59), tied by two strikes of "N.S.W." oval duplexed with "Sydney, OC 7, 73" cds, red crayon "2" pence credit, carried as endorsed by P&O China via Brindisi, red London Paid (11.24) transit cds, carried by NGL Line Mosel from Southampton Dec. 8th to New York arriving Nov. 26th, red "New York, Paid All, Dec 8" exchange cds, New Bedford (12.9) arrival backstamp; flap torn, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

This cover was used during the 1873 period when there were no contract sailings across the Pacific to San Francisco. Australian mail to England via Brindisi was 9d in this period and included 1 d GB internal postage. 3d transatlantic rate also included 1d GB internal postage, so the via Brindisi rate to USA was 11d. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Australian States: Western Australia, 1879 (Aug. 20) Northampton, Western Australia to Tunkhannock, Pa. Cover bearing Western Australia, 1d bister (35) and 3d red brown (40), three singles, tied by barred numerals, matching "Northampton, Western Australia, AU 20, 1879" rimless cds, endorsed "Via Brindisi" and blue crayon "1½d", carried by P&O Avoca to Galle, P&O via Suez and Brindisi, red London (10.18) transit backstamp, New York "Paid All" (10.30) exchange backstamp; reduced slightly at left, 1d small corner flaw, Very Fine and scarce via Brindisi use.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

The Brindisi rate from the Australia Colonies to England was reduced to 8d in 1876, reducing the rate to the United States to 10d. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Australian States: Victoria, 1880 (Jul. 22) Lorne, Victoria to Whitesboro N.Y. Cover bearing Victoria, 2d violet (135) strip of four, tied by three strikes of numeral "838" barred circle, matching sharp "Lorne, Victoria, JY 22 '80" rimless cds, red crayon "2" credit, reverse with Dean's Marsh (7.22), Birregurra (7.22) and Melbourne (7.23) transits, carried by P&O Assam from Melbourne, New York "Paid All" (9.18) exchange backstamp, Very Fine and attractive franking.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

This is an early use after the rate was lowered to 8d. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

Australian States: Tasmania, 1883 (May 29) Hobart, Tasmania to Hampden Me. Cover bearing Tasmania, 6d bright violet, tied by "Tasmania" barred oval duplexed with "Hobart, MY 29 '83" cds, Deficient Postage/Fine_____ handstamp with ms. "4/6 = 10d to pay" rating, endorsed "Via Brindisi", red crayon "2" credit; some soiling around stamp, small flaws, Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

The 4d deficiency proves the 10d Brindisi rate still in effect. P&O "Ganges" carried Brindisi mail through Suez Canal because of Cholera epidemic (Tabeart, page 43-45). There is no indication the 10d to pay was ever paid. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Australian States: Queensland, 1889 (May 14) Brisbane, Queensland to Meriden Conn. Cover bearing Queensland, 4d orange yellow (59), 6d yellow green (60) and 1s pale violet (61), each cancelled by partial "Brisbane, Queensland, MY 14, 89" rimless cds, endorsed "via Brindisi", red crayon "4" credit, railroad to Adelaide where carried by P&O Parramatta, reverse with London (6.22) transit and New York "Paid All" (7.1) exchange arrival, Meriden (7.1) arrival backstamp; flap torn, light toning, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Cover was prepaid 22d for double the 11d rate via Brindisi plus 6d late fee with a 4d double-rate credit. "Parramatta" would reach Plymouth on Jul. 29th with the "slow mails". Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400