Lot 80404 – 1867 (Dec 2) Envelope sent from Ascension by military concession rate with GB 1864-79 1d red pl.97

1867 (Dec 2) Envelope sent from Ascension by military concession rate with GB 1864-79 1d red pl.97 tied on arrival in the UK with Devonport “250” barred oval, with Ascension “A” despatch cds adjacent, endorsed “From J Clark Boiler Maker Ascension” at top and counter-signed “John Hawkins for Com Officer”, reverse with “CAPE-PACKET / DEVONPORT” transit, sealed central tear at top and some minor soiling, scarce military concession rate from Ascension, ex Gerald Ellott & David Whitehouse, cert. Sismondo (2004) and BPA (2019).