1867 (May 25) cover with embossed Fairlie & Co (Engineers) on the flap, to their representative at No 17 Casse 63/L'Exposition/Paris with GB 1d Plate 81 strip of 4 tied by London duplex of MY25/67, 'ANGL/AMB CALAIS D' TPO transit on the face, two fine to largely very fine 'EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE/3^E|26/MAI/57POSTES' and '2^E|27' arrival backstamp, minor blemishes. Enclosed note: "...take care of all your Cases and get the goods well packed...If they are left to the Mercy of the Railway Companies there is no knowing when we may, if ever, receive them here". (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

1876-79 Group of Covers x8 from the Watford to Wangaratta (Vic) correspondence with solo frankings of 6d grey Plate 15 x2 and Plate 16 x4; also 1878 with 8d orange Plate 1 x2 and 1879 with 8d single (defective); all stamps are tied by Watford '1849' duplexes, each cover with Melbourne transit & Wangaratta arrival backstamps; condition variable. (8) (Image1)

Estimate AU$350

1885 (Nov 12) use of Parcel Post label on small piece (80x45mm approx) with 1883 9d dull green tied by fine strike of 'LEAMINGTON SPA' datestamp, Cat £4,750 on cover. Superb. Very rare item. (Image1)

Estimate AU$1,500