Australian States: New South Wales, 1861 (Jan. 5) Bathurst, New South Wales to Rockaway, London Island N.Y. Gray cover bearing New South Wales, 2d blue (36) and 6d violet (40) pair cancelled numeral radial, reverse with Bathhurst (1.5) origin cds and Sydney (1.7) transit cds, red manuscript "8" pence credit, carried by P&O Behar from Sydney, P&O via Suez to Southampton, red London Paid (3.21) transit cds and matching red "16/Cents" handstamp credit to U.S., carried by Allan Line Nova Scotian from Liverpool Mar. 21st to Portland arriving Apr. 3rd, "Portland Me., Am. Pkt. '5' Apr 4" exchange due cds for 5¢ inland, Very Fine and scarce Portland exchange use from Australia.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

An exchange office was established at Portland, Maine for mail by Allan Line steamships. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750