Australian States: Victoria, 1854 (Jan. 24) Melbourne, Victoria to Milwaukee, Wis. Light buff cover with bold "Paid, Melbourne, JA 24, 1854" rimless oval, red crayon "3" rating, carried by P&O Madras from Melbourne, London (3.29) transit backstamp, carried by Ocean Line Hermann from Southampton Mar. 29th to New York arriving Apr. 14th, black "New-York U.S. Pkt. Apr 14" exchange cds with matching "75" due handstamp; small edge tear and wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

New York's "75" has thinner numerals than Boston's "75". Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Australian States: Victoria, 1854 (Mar. 25) Melbourne, Victoria to Boston Mass. Blue cover with "Paid, Melbourne, MA 25, 1854" rimless oval, red crayon "3", carried by P&O Chusan from Melbourne, red London (5.30) transit backstamp, manuscript "2/3" rating crossed out and corresponding "54" cent debit to U.S., carried by Collins Line Pacific from Liverpool May 31st to New York arriving Jun. 11th, closed bag to Boston, "Boston Am. Pkt. 12 Jun" exchange backstamp and matching "75" due handstamp, Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

The 75¢ rate for ½ ounce including another 5d (10¢) French charge. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750