Lot
4066 
Australian States: New South Wales, 1861 (Jun. 29) Sydney, New South Wales to San Francisco Cal., datelined folded letter bearing New South Wales 2d blue (36), 6d brown (39), each tied by "N.S.W." oval duplexed with "Sydney, JU 29 '61" cds, carried as endorsed by Midas via Newcastle across the Pacific Ocean, entered mails with "San Francisco, Oct 17, 1861" cds and matching bold "Ship 5" due handstamp for 5¢ port-of-entry ship fee; some age spotting, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Apparently the 8d rate included 2d to Newcastle plus 6d for private ship letter.
Realized: $500