Lot
477 
France, 1871 (Jan. 11) Ballon Monté Kepler, folded letter from Paris to London, England bearing 10c, 20c Bordeaux (54, 57) tied by star cancels, matching bold "Paris, 10 Janv. 71" cds and blue "PD" handstamp also ties 20c, London (1.14) arrival backstamp, interesting letter reads in part "What must you think of us…That we are dead of hunger or buried in the ruins of our beloved Paris, well not at all…To be perfectly frank, it is true that it is very painful to be separated from one's own and to be scattered this way, unable to receive our customary news; however we must be patient and release will be coming soon…"; small flaws, Fine and interesting ballon letter. Scott Nos. BM57 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $220