Lot
4163 
Australian States: Victoria, 1880 (Jul. 22) Lorne, Victoria to Whitesboro N.Y., cover bearing Victoria, 2d violet (135) strip of four, tied by three strikes of numeral "838" barred circle, matching sharp "Lorne, Victoria, JY 22 '80" rimless cds, red crayon "2" credit, reverse with Dean's Marsh (7.22), Birregurra (7.22) and Melbourne (7.23) transits, carried by P&O Assam from Melbourne, New York "Paid All" (9.18) exchange backstamp, Very Fine and attractive franking. Estimate $150 - 200.
This is an early use after the rate was lowered to 8d.
Realized: $400