cover 1851 (July) entire letter from Melbourne to Edinburgh, marked "p. Shamrock Steamer to Sydney thence direct", rated "8" and "5", showing "PAID SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY" c.d.s. (23.8) in red (Type SL4) and, on reverse, oval "MELBOURNE/PORT PHILLIP" d.s. (19.8) and "SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY" c.d.s. (23.8) in black (Type SL6) | Christie's

Lot 50

cover 1851 (July) entire letter from Melbourne to Edinburgh, marked "p. Shamrock Steamer to Sydney thence direct", rated "8" and "5", showing "PAID SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY" c.d.s. (23.8) in red (Type SL4) and, on reverse, oval "MELBOURNE/PORT PHILLIP" d.s. (19.8) and "SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY" c.d.s. (23.8) in black (Type SL6)

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cover 1851 (July) entire letter from Melbourne to Edinburgh, marked "p. Shamrock Steamer to Sydney thence direct", rated "8" and "5", showing "PAID SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY" c.d.s. (23.8) in red (Type SL4) and, on reverse, oval "MELBOURNE/PORT PHILLIP" d.s. (19.8) and "SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY" c.d.s. (23.8) in black (Type SL6)