Lot
260 
1874 (Jun. 6) Balclutha, New Zealand to St. Pierre et Miquelon, cover bearing New Zealand 1874 4d per 12½ pair, tied by "019" ovals, reverse with Balclutha (6.6) origin cds and Dunedin (7.8) transit cds, carried by H.H. Hall and Forbes Australian and American Steamship Co. City of Adelaide to San Francisco, closed bag to Canada, reverse with Halifax (8.21) and St. John's Newfoundland (8.27) cds, blue crayon "5c" due rating for Canada inland postage crossed out and Newfoundland blue crayon "5" due, St. Pierre arrival cds and manuscript "0.52" cents due rating; small part of flap missing and some edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
The 9d rate from New Zealand to British North America via San Francisco effective Nov. 22nd 1871.