1898 SOLDIER'S LETTER from Pietermaritzburg (GPO Natal cds 28 OC 98) to Leicester, England being a pre-printed envelope of the 1st Leicestershire Regiment with relevant spaces left for the sender's details ("4482 Pte G Charlesworth" in this instance) and Commanding Colonel's countersignature as required by the regulations governing the rate. Evenly soiled giving a wonderful patina; perimeter and backflap imperfections. VF example of PENNY CONCESSIONARY RATE franked single Natal QV 1d. Attractive.
