Lot 1968
France, 1870, Siege of Paris, 40c orange on yellowish, tied by "A.S.N.A." lozenge cancel on cover to Alercon, matching "Versailles, Assemblee Natl., 3 Nov, 73" cds, reverse with transit and receiving cds' as well as embossed "Assemblee Nationale" on backflap; small cover edge nick above stamp, F.-V.F. Yvert No. 38. Maury No. 38 €1,650 ($1,750).Scott No. 59 Estimate $300 - 400.