1863 Small format SOLDIER'S LETTER King Williams Town to England franked 1d rose Triangular (SG 5a). Fine example of the PENNY CONCESSIONARY RATE. Sender "Pte Fred H H Girton, 2nd Batn, 10th Regt of Foot", pre-printed Regimental stationery with required endorsements and Officer's countersignature for this military rate. Adhesive clear to large margins all around. Backstamps (notwithstanding most backflap missing) of King Williams Town JU 15, Cape Town JY 22, London Ship Letter AU 10. A rare cover illustrating this special postal rate.
