cover 1897 (Jan.) envelope to Sydney, bearing 1888 perf. 12x11½ 6d. blue and 1896 (May) ½d. on 1½d. on 2d. with Tongan surcharge reading downwards, sharing Auckland framed "PACKET BOAT." h.s., Auckland and Sydney c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope with a few minor faults, nevertheless a rare franking. Photo