Lot 10062 – Portugal. 1871 (March 8). Envelope from Lisbon to Philadelphia, 1867 80r pair

Portugal. 1871 (March 8). Envelope from Lisbon to Philadelphia, paying the 160 reis rate to disembarkation port, with 1867 80r pair (one short perf. at lower right), tied by “1” numeral hs, matching “Lisboa” cds at left, alongside “5” arrival charge, red Liverpool transit and “2” pence accountancy marking indicating the British share for transatlantic carriage, conveyed by the PSNC “Nemesis” to Liverpool and the Cunard “Java” to New York; a delightful and rare cover.