Lot 60481 – 1852 (Aug 14t Entire from Melbourne to London originally containing five pounds, endorsed « Registered »

1852 (Aug 14t Entire from Melbourne to London originally containing five pounds, endorsed « Registered » and 3d (for the ship rate), manuscript 1/2 in black to be paid by the recipient (8d private ship rate and 6d UK registration), Melbourne oval Paid despatch in red on the front, London arrival, fragment of registration voucher also on reverse which would have been returned to Melbourne, ship unknown but a very fast voyage of 99 days, ex Alan Holyoake RDP FRPSL.