1849 (Nov 6) large outer (somewhat roughly treated over the years) with startling 1841 1d red-brown on blue paper prob SG #8a, x8 (strip of 3 and strip of 5 [MA-MH]) each cancelled 1844 Scottish BN '1' of Aberdeen. Addressed to The Right Reverend Dr Kyle, Preshome-Enzie, By Fochabers. Backstamp 'ABERDEEN/NO5/1849', transit boxed 'FOCHABERS/NO 6/1849', arr d/arc 'ENZIE' in blue (date details unclear). Must have had some bulky contents to account for both the high franking and the many folds. (Image1)

Estimate AU$90

1903-11 Group of KEVII 2d brown embossed registered letters to international destinations including Germany, Austria, Belgium, USA and one local to Eastbourne, using values ½d to 5d and 10d, with 1½d, 4d, 5d & 10d with private perfins. Nice group with various mss and cds stamp markings, worth a closer look. (7) (Image1)

Estimate AU$75

1956 (May 7) OHMS stampless long cover with OLYMPIC GAMES/MELBOURNE/22 NOV. 8 DEC 1956' handstamp above 'COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA/(Coat of Arms)/FRANKING STAMP' from Australia House, London to HM Dockyard, Portsmouth. Roughly opened. (Image1)

Estimate AU$40

1961 Castles Definitives DLR Printings 2/6d to £1 set tied by London cds to 1961 (11 Oct) airmail parcel tag to New Zealand, scarce and attractive franking for 1/6d per ½oz airmail x26. (Image1)

Estimate AU$40