cover 1863 (Feb. and Nov.) two "Augustine Heard" entires (one each from George and Albert) to Boston "Via Marseilles" showing good to fine strikes of "SHANGHAI/PAID" type 6 c.d.s. with London and Boston transit c.d.s., rated "2/2" and "2/2½" respectively showing the rate change which was introduced in November; fresh and fine. (2)

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cover 1863 (Feb. and Nov.) two "Augustine Heard" entires (one each from George and Albert) to Boston "Via Marseilles" showing good to fine strikes of "SHANGHAI/PAID" type 6 c.d.s. with London and Boston transit c.d.s., rated "2/2" and "2/2½" respectively showing the rate change which was introduced in November; fresh and fine. (2)

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