Cape of Good Hope 1864 Sailors Letter Simons Town Naval Hospital

Cape of Good Hope 1864 Sailors Letter Simons Town Naval Hospital
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  • 1864 SAILOR'S LETTER from "George Williams / Seaman Royal Naval Hospital / Simons Town Cape of Good Hope" to England.
  • Franked GB 1d red cancelled "250" numeral on arrival (cds AU 26 on reverse).
  • Cape Packet Devonport AU 25 1864 also struck on front.
  • Wonderful example of the PENNY CONCESSIONARY RATE,
  • the cover bearing required endorsements and Officer's (the Staff Surgeon in this instance) countersignature for the military concessionary rate.
  • Particularly elusive as the Naval (Sailor's) variant.
  • Some imperfections, overall aging patina lends character to an important exhibition piece.
  • Rare.
  • Interesting accepted use of GB adhesive (likely using shipboard available stamps) in this period at the cusp of availability of Triangular or Rectangular frankings.

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