Los-Nr. 1558

1846 (8 Jan.), letter sheet from Sydney to London and re-addressed to Bonn (Prussia), marked "p. William Metcalfe", rated "3" in red and "8" and showing "PAID SHIP LETTER/SYDNEY". Upon arrival in London, forwarded by Coutts & Co (cachet at left), marked "via Ostende" and re-rated "20" (decimes) and "5½" (groschen). This is the second earliest recorded cover from the Australian Colonies to Germany.