Lot
4142 
Australian States: Victoria, 1854 (Mar. 25) Melbourne, Victoria to Boston Mass., blue cover with "Paid, Melbourne, MA 25, 1854" rimless oval, red crayon "3", carried by P&O Chusan from Melbourne, red London (5.30) transit backstamp, manuscript "2/3" rating crossed out and corresponding "54" cent debit to U.S., carried by Collins Line Pacific from Liverpool May 31st to New York arriving Jun. 11th, closed bag to Boston, "Boston Am. Pkt. 12 Jun" exchange backstamp and matching "75" due handstamp, Very Fine and scarce. Estimate $500 - 750.
The 75¢ rate for ½ ounce including another 5d (10¢) French charge.
Realized: $600