HALF-LENGTH & WOODBLOCK FRANKINGS TO USA; 30 Apr. 1856 EL to Boston franked 6d Woodblock (just into at base) tied by '1' (Melbourne) barred numeral and with NY d.s. and "33" (cents) p.due h.s. on front and 14 Sep. 1857 env. to Alabama franked strip of four 3d Half-length variable margins (at least one more stamp missing) tied by '57' (Kyneton) barred numerals and with London and NY transit d.s. on front [Ex Purves]. (2 covers) Cross Reference: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TRANSATLANTIC MAIL (Image)