Lot 66032 – Incoming Mail: 1868 (Jun 1) small envelope franked Great Britain 3d and 6d, additionally franked NZ 3d. violet

Incoming Mail: 1868 (Jun 1) small envelope franked Great Britain 3d and 6d (both with faults) tied by Sunderland duplex, endorsed « Via Panama », addressed to a Naval Captain at Riverton which lies far south on south Island, sent in closed mail via St Thomas, colon and Panama to wellington, where additionally franked 3d. violet tied by duplex of JY 3 and sent to Invercargill with arrival cds of Aug 10. An interesting and scarce combination. P Holcombe Opinion (1998)