Lot 20159 – 1867 concession rate cover from Ascension

1867 (Aug 2) Envelope to England endorsed at top “John Clarke, Boilermaker, Ascension” and signed “John Hawkins for Commanding Officer” below to get the 1s sailor’s concession rate, with Ascension cds and a 1d red pl.78 applied on arrival and tied by “250” numeral of Devonport, reverse with Devenport Cape-Packet cds, minor cover faults, very scarce concession rate cover from Ascension, cert. Sismondo (2004)