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Sale 98: The Transportation Sale

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November Flights - Fulton through Daguerre

Lots 4047-4056 Lots 4057-4066 Lots 4067-4071

Lot 4067    

1870 (Nov. 10) Paris to Lussan, folded "Le Ballon Poste No3" (on pink paper) postmarked "Paris, Pl. De La Bourse, 10 Nov. 70" double circle, franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "1" star cancel, no arrival marking as this mail was captured by the Germans, Very Fine, carried by the Daguerre.
Estimate    $300 - 400.

Realized: $525

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Lot 4068    

1870 (Nov. 10) Paris to Tours, folded letter postmarked "Paris, BT. de L'Hopital, 10 Nov. 70" double circle postmark, franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "33" star cancel, no arrival marking as this mail was captured by the Germans, Very Fine.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

A NICE COVER FROM THIS SCARCE PARIS OFFICE CARRIED BY LE DAGEURRE.

Realized: $300

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Lot 4069    

1870 (Nov. 11) Paris to Rennes, folded letter postmarked red "Paris (SC), 11 Nov. 70" double circle tying 20c Empire Lauré with red "REPUBLIC FRANÇAISE MINISTERE DE L'INTERIEUR, CABINET DU MINISTERE" backstamped, no arrival marking as this mail was captured by the Germans, Very Fine, an attractive & rare cover, carried by the Daguerre.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

Realized: $850

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Lot 4070    

1870 (Nov. 11) Paris to Autun, folded Correspondance Havas (French Edition) postmarked "Paris (60), 11 Nov. 70" double circle postmark, franked with 20c Cérès (trivial corner perf flaw) tied by mute star cancel, no arrival marking as this mail was captured by the Germans, Very Fine, carried by the Dageurre.
Estimate    $200 - 300.

Realized: $280

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Lot 4071    

1870 (Nov. 11) Paris to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, folded letter postmarked "Paris, Gare Du Nord, 11 Nov. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré (small perf tear) tied by neat numeral "26" star cancel, large red boxed "P.D." handstamp alongside, no arrival marking as this mail was captured by the Germans, cover with some wrinkles and expert restoration, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate    $3,000 - 4,000.

A RARE COVER TO THIS EXOTIC DESTINATION CARRIED BY THE DAGUERRE.

Realized: $20,000

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