U5 1897 (4 Aug.) U5 to Sydney, bearing Australasian New Hebrides Co. Ltd. 2d. cancelled by Port Vila c.d.s., in combination with New South Wales ½d. and 1d. (2) tied by "NEW HEBRIDES/VILA" c.d.s. with another clear strike alongside and arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Some minor damp staining, nevertheless a rare and attractive franking. Photo