1885 SOLDIER'S LETTER from Pine-Town (cds AP 21) to Devonport, England (arrival cds MY 19). A fine example of the PENNY CONCESSIONARY RATE franked with single Natal QV 1d. The sender was "Sergt J Reilly, 2nd South Lancashire Regiment", the cover bearing required endorsements and Officer's countersignature for this military concessionary rate. A pleasing example of this campaign mail from the regiment stationed along the Zululand border to quell unrest following the Zulu War and First Boer War. Attractive, rare.
