cover 1849, 1850 and 1853 XU5 ex the same correspondence from Nelson to England, rated "2" or "4" and "8", and each showing Crowned circle "PAID/AT/NELSON. NEW ZEALAND" -- two poor and one quite fine for this h.s., all three crossed by address and/or recipients markings, despatch and arrival c.d.s. on reverse of each. All with foxing or some age stains, though a scarce group.