Lot 71096 – 1860 (Jan 17) cover to Sardinia (only seven recorded), ranked by Campbell perf. 3d blue, pos. 8, and P. Bacon 6d bright blue

1860 (Jan 17) Lightweight envelope from Melbourne to Turin (Sardinia), franked by Campbell perf. 3d blue, pos. 8, and P. Bacon 6d bright blue, tied by Melbourne ‘killer’ cancels, paying the 9d 1/4oz via Marseilles rate to Great Britain, taxed « 10 » on arrival, red french entry cds alongside, reverse showing dispatch, transit and receiving ds; only seven covers are recorded sent to Sardinia, being unique bearing this franking; ex Foster.