Lot 30956 – 1854 (Apr) wrapper from Setúbal to Sweden (to the Admiral of Carlscrona) with 1853 25 Reis blue

1854 (Apr) wrapper from Setúbal to Sweden (to the Admiral of Carlscrona) with 1853 25 Reis blue, large to huge margins, cancelled by “42” numeral with “SETUBAL” s/l adjacent, reverse Torlades & Co cachet along with Lisboa 7/4/1854, Marseille, Lyon, Hamburg and Stralsund transits, obverse with French “Espagne / Par St Jean de Luz” and Ystad arrival (tying the stamp), with the 25 Reis paying the postage to the border then crayon 1 Real in red for further postage. This is the only known cover of the first issue Portugal to Sweden. A unique cover in fresh condition, an exhibition showpiece.