Lot
4162 
Australian States: Western Australia, 1879 (Aug. 20) Northampton, Western Australia to Tunkhannock, Pa., cover bearing Western Australia, 1d bister (35) and 3d red brown (40), three singles, tied by barred numerals, matching "Northampton, Western Australia, AU 20, 1879" rimless cds, endorsed "Via Brindisi" and blue crayon "1½d", carried by P&O Avoca to Galle, P&O via Suez and Brindisi, red London (10.18) transit backstamp, New York "Paid All" (10.30) exchange backstamp; reduced slightly at left, 1d small corner flaw, Very Fine and scarce via Brindisi use. Estimate $300 - 400.
The Brindisi rate from the Australia Colonies to England was reduced to 8d in 1876, reducing the rate to the United States to 10d.
Realized: $675