Lot 1007
1867 envelope to England endorsed 'from...
Stamps and Postal History of the World | 5919
Auction: 6 October 2020 at 01:00 BST
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,200
Description
1867 envelope to England endorsed 'from John Clarke, Boilermaker, Ascension' and signed below 'John Hawkins, for Commanding Officer' to receive the 1d sailors' concession rate, bearing Great Britain 1d red, Plate 78, tied by Devonport '250' numeral, with Ascension cds for 'AU.2.67' at left, the reverse 'PAID/DEVENPORT/CAPE PACKET/22 AUG 67' ds. A few minor cover faults, but a rare early Ascension Island envelope. Sismondo Certificate (2004)
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