1853 (Nov.29) cover to England per S.S.Chusan with Ham 3d 'Frame-Lines Added' pair (SG.11, margins largely complete) tied by Barred Oval '1' cancels, adjacent MELBOURNE crown oval datestamp partially ties the left-hand unit, rated "8/2" increasing to "8/6" for a redirection (likely for a bundle of letters delivered together, as the single letter rate was 6d), London & Sidmouth backstamps, Northwich arrival datestamp in green on face. (Image)

Estimate AU$300-400
Min. Bid. AU$230

1855 (Sep.24) entire to Melbourne with Ham 2d cinnamon Half-Length tied by fine strike of Barred Oval '21' of FIERY CREEK (rated R) with clear strike of  'FIERY CREEK/(crown)/SE24/1855/VICTORIA' oval datestamp on flap (WWW.20, rated 3R). (Image)

Estimate AU$250-300
Min. Bid. AU$180

1884 (Mar.11) cover to Germany franked for correct 8½d rate "via Brindisi" with 6d Ultramarine, 1d Green pair + ½d rose-red tied by BN '947' cancels, BARMAH 'MR11/84' datestamp alongside, on reverse ECHUCA (Mar.11), MELBOURNE (Mar.12) transits and ROSEBURG (Apr.22.) arrival datestamp. [Germany '46' in Ben Palmer's census] (Image)

Estimate AU$150-200
Min. Bid. AU$120

1930s-1980s State Official covers, varied departments, largely bearing variety of punctured "VG” stamps, some mixed condition, generally good (120+). (Image)

Estimate AU$200-250
Min. Bid. AU$160