Lot
4001 
1870 (Sept. 24) Paris to Coutainville, folded letter postmarked "Paris, R. St. Honore, 24 Sept. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Empire Lauré (small defect) tied by numeral "11" Star cancel, backstamped "Agon 28 Sept. 70" arrival postmark, F.-V.F., a lovely cover carried on the second balloon flight from Paris by the Ville de Florence. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $325
Lot
4002
1870 (Sept. 24) Paris to Cambes, folded letter postmarked "Paris, Ministère des Finances, 24 Sept. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by indistinct Star cancel, backstamped "Cambes 29 Sept. 70" arrival postmark, F.-V.F., carried on the second balloon flight from Paris by the Ville de Florence. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $425
Lot
4003
1870 (Sep. 26) Paris to Orléans, folded letter postmarked "Paris, Gros Caillou, 26 Sept. 70" double circle, franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "27" star cancel, no arrival backstamp, Very Fine, carried by the États-UnisEstimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $260
Lot
4004
1870 (Sept. 28) Paris to Gien, miniature folded letter postmarked "Paris, R. St. Domque-St. Gn 53, 28 Sept. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "20" Star cancel, backstamped "Gien 3 Oct. 70" arrival postmark, Extremely Fine, a charming little cover, carried by the États-Unis. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $800
Lot
4005
1870 (Sept. 29) Paris to Riom, folded "Correspondance Havas" (French Edition) postmarked "Paris (60), 29 Sept. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by mute "Star" cancel, backstamped "Riom, 16 Oct. 70" arrival postmark, Very Fine, delayed from the Céleste and carried by the Washington/Louis Blanc. Estimate $300 - 400.
THIS IS ONE OF THE EARLIEST HAVAS BALLOON EDITIONS (DATED SEPT. 29).
Realized: $750