VIA MARSEILLES & SOUTHAMPTON RATES TO SCOTLAND; 24 Feb. 1863...

Hammer

£160

VIA MARSEILLES & SOUTHAMPTON RATES TO SCOTLAND; 24 Feb. 1863 env. (few faults) to Edinburgh with very scarce franking 1d Netted Corners strip of three (2) tied to each other by Melbourne duplexes and carried on the Madras to Galle and Ellora from Alexandria to Southampton, losing her screw between Gibraltar and Southampton and completing the journey under sail and 25 Mar. 1863 very early advertising env. for "McCALLUM & AINSLIE/DRAPERS & OUTFITTERS/QUARTZ REEFS PLEASANT CREEK" franked 6d Adapted Design pair (trimmed or defective perfs) tied by indistinct barred numerals and rear with Quartz Reef Pleasant Creek cds. Carried on the Northam from Melbourne to Galle. Unusual examples. (2 covers) Cross Reference: CRASH/WRECK MAIL, ADVERTISING ENVELOPES