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).