1859-85 Cover Selection comprising [1] 1859 (Feb 2) stampless entire to Portugal with '45' handstamp, Gibraltar Type 3 datestamp in blue, transit backstamps for San Roque, Cadiz & Lisbon and Porto double-ring arrival datestamp; [2] GB 6d lilac SG #Z11 x2 tied to separate 1858 outers to Glasgow or London by Type Z2 'G'-in bars cancels, each cover with Gibraltar datestamps in blue & appropriate arrival datestamps; [3] 1873 (Apr 30) 2d blue Pl 13 SG #Z13 strip of 3 tied by indistinct 'A26' cancels to large-part outer to London; [4] 1859 (Nov 12) 2d blue Pl 8 on outer to Italy endorsed "col Vapore Crimean" with very fine 'VIA/DI MARE/(E) handstamp in red; [5] (Dec 29) cover to "HMS Diamond, Sydney" with GB 1d lilac tied by 'A26' duplex cancel, SG #Z77, underpaid with manuscript "10 cts" marking, subsequently identified as concession mail to a HM Ship with manuscript marking scored through & tax handstamp obliterated (with worn 'A26' canceller), re-directed on arrival to St Vincent's Hospital; interesting group, condition variable, generally fine. (6) (Image1)

Estimate AU$160