1841 (Aug 1) entire (some staining) from Melbourne to Glasgow, red 'MELBOURNE/PAID' on face, framed oval 'MELBOURNE/[crown]/AU*1/184[1]/NEW.S.WALES' (no year in datestamp) backstamp, straight-line 'SHIP LETTER' on face and boxed Glasgow arrival of 28DE/1841, rated "8" in red. Mounted on annotated page. The writer is telling his father about taking up a dairy farm on River Plenty 10 miles north of Melbourne. (Image1)

Estimate AU$350

1848 entire addressed to pioneer settler Thomas Learmouth sent from Melbourne 'JY18/1848' arriving two days later in Geelong. Very fine. (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

1872 (Nov 14) Newspaper Wrapper for 'The Daily Telegraph' to Woodstock (b/s) with mss notation "Not Known Woodstock on Loddon" alongside fine strike of 'Woodstock-on-Loddon/NO 15/72' cds. Small faults. (Image1)

Estimate AU$80

1907 Registered Tattersall's cover with fine advertisment on reverse for Manning's Poultry Spice. Some faults, very attractive advert. (Image1)

Estimate AU$55

Advertising Covers JE Newport & Sons Corsets and JT Burnip & Co Salta board game with very fine back panel illustration. (2) (Image1)

Estimate AU$120

Advertising Covers Joubert & Joubert, Prince of Wales Hotel, Market Square, FH Brunning (text only), Singer Sewing Machines and Imperial Fire Office x2 (one with full back advert). (6) (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

Advertising Covers WC Peacock & Brother illustrated 1901 cover with full back panel for Spalding-Robbins Rotary Disc Plough. Plus illustrated letter from same firm. (2) (Image1)

Estimate AU$80

Advertising Covers Phillip Ormonde & Co Patent & Trade Mark Agents ornately illustrated 1901 long cover (small tear & light aging) with enclosed brochure, to USA with 1d pink for printed matter rate. (2) (Image1)

Estimate AU$80

Advertising Covers range of covers with [1] simple text on face 6 different, [2] company seals on back flap 2 colourless & 11 coloured, [3] postcards with messages on back, simple x1 & long messages x2, [4] self-addressed Postal Card with order form on back. Almost no duplication, interesting range of businesses, mostly used. Plus 3 receipts stamps paying duty. (26) (Image1)

Estimate AU$100

Advertising Fronts group of illustrated fronts for Wiltshire Writing Inks, Frank Vial & Sons Belting, Swallow & Ariel (1d pink with 'S&A' perfin), Mitchell & Co Drills, Beenie Saddler, Turner Bros Bicycles, Bracher Saddler, Bell & Sons Carriers, Queensland Insurance x3, Gordon & Gotch x2. (13) (Image1)

Estimate AU$80