1872 (Jan 25) trans-Pacific cover to Pennsylvania with Chalon 6d blue only tied by Auckland duplex, 'DEFICIENT POSTAGE ("6")/FINE ("6 - 1/-")' h/s, very fine 'SAN FRANCISCO/MAR/1/PAID ALL' transit b/s & 'MAR/10/10AM' arrival b/s with no town inscribed, a bit soiled.

Grade B (Image1)

Estimate AU$200

1900 commercial cover (260x120mm) to Germany with rare franking of Postal Fiscals QV 3/- mauve tied by 'REGISTERED/AUCKLAND' cds & boxed registration cachet alongside in magenta, London transit & Hamburg arrival b/s of 6 1/01, three vertical creases clear of the stamp.

Grade B (Image1)

Estimate AU$300