1897 (12 July) unstamped cover from unknown overseas origin addressed to Melbourne, endorsed 'per Taiyuan' and receiving Sydney cds on arrival in Australia, together with handstruck boxed 'PAQUEBOT' and '5d' (for double 2½d deficiency). In Melbourne the 'T' in oval was overstruck on the '5d' handstamp, and Wmk V over Crown (V2) 5d Pale Scarlet and Yellow-green Postage Due tied by double circle 'P.B.R./G.P.O./MELBOURNE'. Some minor cover defects, but a scarce stamp on cover