Lot 309
Used to England: Soldiers 1d Concessionary Rate; 1891 (9 Nov) envelope to a bandsman of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Scots from King Williams Town to Edinburgh redirected to York, England, also without additional charge, bearing 1884-90 1d rose red tied by hooded circle KING WILLIAMS TOWN NO 9 91 c.d.s., cover bears double circle EDINBURGH DE 7 91 131 c.d.s., flap missing, very Rare., ex Dillaway (SG 49).
Estimate $300 - 400
The cover illustrates an exceedingly uncommon use of the concessionary 1d rate in the reverse direction, with an enlisted serviceman as addressee.
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