1865 (May 25) Melbourne, Australia to Victoria, Vancouver Island. Mourning cover bearing Victoria, 1s blue tied by "Melbourne, MY-25 65" duplex addressed to Hudson Bay Company, endorsed "Via Marseilles", red London Paid (7.17), then transatlantic by Inman Line City of New York II from Liverpool Jul. 19th to New York arriving Jul. 31, closed mail via Panama to San Francisco, docketed "Recd - 16 Sepr. 1865"; 1s creased from edge placement, which has been extended for appearances, Fine, an around the world use taking 114 days.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Victoria, Vancouver Island served as the hub for most incoming and outgoing mail to the entire region. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300