cover 1859 (8 Aug.) outer letter-sheet from Port Elizabeth "per Steamer via England", addressed to Boston, U.S.A., bearing 6d. deep rose-lilac single and 4d. blue singles (2), the former tied by black triangular cancellation and one of the latter tied by New York Pkt. h.s.; backstamped Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Cape Packet Devonport and showing London transit c.d.s. within the New York h.s.; entire extensively repaired, the stamps not fine with the 6d. being crossed by filing crease; scarce.