1864/79 Great Britain 1 d. red, pl. 102, a fine used example on 1869 cover to Devonport carried at Sailor's Concessionary rate, endorsed at top "John Clark, Boiler Maker, Ascension" and counter-signed below by Commanding Officer; with ASCENSION code A datestamp (April 15) and the adhesive tied by DEVONPORT / 250 duplex upon arrival (May 7). The envelope has some light edge wear at lower right and a flap tear on reverse but a very rare and fine. Probably the only Ascencion cover known franked with a Penny Red of plate 102. Gi = £ 3'250.
Note: Another cover from this correspondence (dated July 1867) was in RL, London 15 Feb 1978, lot 2
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