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

1853 (March 11): Soldier's entire letter from Bombardier Charles Ball, Royal Artillery, Mauritius to Derby, England, counter-signed by a Captain lower left, endorsed 'Via Cape of Good Hope' and 'Paid 1d', although '2' charge mark in black applied on arrival with partial POST OFFICE MAURITIUS oval alongside. To the reverse a London transit in red (MY 19) and Derby arrival in green (MY 20). Contains extensive letter to father. Heavily soiled, imperfections and part of flap restored. Scarce example with the charge mark despite the indication that the writer has paid the 1d. privilege postage.