1864, CHINA: Jefferson 5c. brown, Washington 10c. green and Franklin 30c. orange, tied by grid to envelope with matching cds. "WASHINGTON DEC 12" to Sydney, New South Wales, red "N. YORK BR. PKt. DEC 14 Paid", London transit and magenta manuscript "40" credit alongside, reverse with clear strike of "SHIP-LETTER-SYDNEY E FE 14 1865", 30c. tear at bottom, 5c. small flaws due to placement near the edge of the cover, otherwise very fine and colorful franking
