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** 1d SEAMAN'S CONCESSION RATE MAIL; Pair with May 1888 and Dec. 1889 envs. (one with peripheral faults) to England From J.E.Young SGI (Senior Gunnery Instructor) HMS Swinger Australia counter-signed by Commanding Officer below and each franked 1d Centennial (one excised and replaced) tied by bold "F.B" bar cancels in London. Boston (Lincs.) cds on rear of each and the latter with a "1d/F.B." charge mark on front, apparently correctly applied as the franking has not been recognised. Unusual and scarce pair. (2 covers) Cross Reference: MILITARY - PENNY CONCESSION RATES, INCOMING OVERSEAS MAIL, LONDON POSTAL HISTORY
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