Auction 333-341 Australian States & Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand – The ‚KOOYONG‘ Collection - Day 2

1852 (July): Soldier's concessionary rate entire from Bombardier Charles Ball, Royal Artillery, Mauritius to Derby, England, counter-signed by Lieutenant Colonel Carter, endorsed 'Via Ceylon & Southampton', with '2' pence charge mark in black. Reverse with arrival in green (Sept 24). Extensive letter to his father. Heavily soiled and some imperfections and tears as ever but very scarce.
Note: As the writer has opted not to pre-pay his 1d. privilege postage, as such the recipient has been charged an extra 1d. for an unpaid soldier's letter sent via British Packet.