cover 1859 (21 Feb.) envelope to Coimbra (Portugal), re-addressed on arrival to Aveiro and then returned to Coimbra, bearing 1d. stars (2) and 1855-57 4d. pair tied by Manchester 'Spoon' cancellations, affixed with two large-margined examples of the 1862-64 Luis 25r. cancelled by fine strikes of black circular "77" (Coimbra) and "82" (Aveiro) numerals; one 1d. and 4d. defective and the envelope with part of upper flap missing but in no way detracting from this most attractive and rare doubly-forwarded item. Holcombe Certificate (1992). Photo

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cover 1859 (21 Feb.) envelope to Coimbra (Portugal), re-addressed on arrival to Aveiro and then returned to Coimbra, bearing 1d. stars (2) and 1855-57 4d. pair tied by Manchester 'Spoon' cancellations, affixed with two large-margined examples of the 1862-64 Luis 25r. cancelled by fine strikes of black circular "77" (Coimbra) and "82" (Aveiro) numerals; one 1d. and 4d. defective and the envelope with part of upper flap missing but in no way detracting from this most attractive and rare doubly-forwarded item. Holcombe Certificate (1992). Photo