Lot 71013 – Ascension 1873 (Nov 23) cover from Ascension to Kendal, England,

1873 (Nov 23) Envelope from Ascension to Kendal, England, endorsed by sender “B.M. Reade Matron R.N. Hospital Ascension” and counter signed by the Staff Surgeon franked at 1d concessionary rate by Great Britain 1864-79 1d rose-red pl.160 tied on arrival by London “25” numeral with fine type z2 (21½mm, code a) despatch cds below, very rare with only one other 1d. plate 160 cover recorded by Attwood, ex John Barfoot.