cover MILITARY MAIL: 1869 (9 June) envelope registered to England, headed "From Staff Segt. J.F. Pegg Royal Artillery Hong Kong" and countersigned by the Commanding Officer, bearing 2c. (concessionary rate) and 8c. (registration) cancelled by "B62" in black and with red oval "REGISTERED/HONGKONG" at left and London Crowned registered h.s. at right, several transit c.d.s. on reverse; some repaired tears on reverse, otherwise fine and attractive. Registered soldier's letters are very rare. Photo

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cover MILITARY MAIL: 1869 (9 June) envelope registered to England, headed "From Staff Segt. J.F. Pegg Royal Artillery Hong Kong" and countersigned by the Commanding Officer, bearing 2c. (concessionary rate) and 8c. (registration) cancelled by "B62" in black and with red oval "REGISTERED/HONGKONG" at left and London Crowned registered h.s. at right, several transit c.d.s. on reverse; some repaired tears on reverse, otherwise fine and attractive. Registered soldier's letters are very rare. Photo

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