Lot 987
New South Wales, 1854-55, 1sh pale red brown. Ample to mostly large margins, tied by barred "1" oval handstamp on 1854 cover to St. Ines Hunts, England, "pr Australian Stm" endorsement at bottom left, prepaid to England at 11d ship rate (non-contract voyage) but charge 4d upon arrival, reverse with "Sydney, N.S.W., Fe*, 1854" rimless date stamp and green May 27 receiver, Very Fine and choice, an unusual rating.Scott No. 31 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $450