Lot
4016 
Australian States: Western Australia, 1855 (Apr. 28) Albany, Western Australia to Bridgeport Md., blue folded cover with red "Post Office, Albany, Western Australia" crowned oval with red ms. "28/4 55" dating bearing Western Australia, 4d blue (3), four margins, sent by private ship via Cape Horn to England, red London (7.17) transit backstamp with ms. "8" pence due rating for two-times 4d ship letter rating, ms. "16" cent debit to U.S., carried transatlantic by Ocean Line Washington from Southampton Jul. 18th to New York arriving Aug. 2nd, "New-York Am. Pkt., Aug 2" exchange cds and matching "37" due handstamp ties 4d; 4d small flaws and toning, Fine and scarce early use from Western Australia. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
THE ONLY RECORDED 37¢ RATE USE FROM WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
Realized: $2,600