Victoria, "1" Barred Oval of Melbourne (F&W type 2), full strike in red on 4-margin New South Wales 1852, Queen Victoria, 3d green, medium paper, Very Fine and choice, an extremely rare strike of the "1" barred oval of Melbourne in red, unrecorded by Freeman in red and quite possibly unique. SG No. N.S.W. 66  Estimate $200 - 300. In the 1850's, the quickest route from Sydney to Melbourne was by sea taking 3 or 4 days. Passengers on ships arriving at Melbourne could use N.S.W. stamps on correspondences. $0 (Image)

Victoria, "1" Barred Oval of Melbourne (F&W type 1), two strikes tying 1850, Queen Victoria ("Half Length"), Ham printing, 3rd Die State, 1d dull red + 1852, Queen Victoria ("Queen on Throne"), Ham printing, 2d reddish brown on 1853 cover to Burslew, England, manuscript "per "Argo" Steamer" endorsement and "8" ship letter charge, reverse with "Melbourne, Au 19" oval date stamp and green Burslew receiving date stamp on face; light cover tone spots, F.-V.F. SG No. 8a+18  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)