Lot
4037 
1870 (Oct.) Paris to London (Pli Confié), small envelope franked with 10c + 20c Empire Lauré, given directly to Aeronauts with rare red circular "REPUBLIQUE-FRANÇAISE, 1 Aerostiers, Nadar-Dartois, Duruof" handstamp of the "Compagnie des Aérostiers" struck on reverse, stamp tied in transit by "HP 2" (Havre-Paris) railway losange, red London arrival marking of Nov. 4, minor corner wear & small opening tear affecting marking, F.-V.F., carried by the Garibaldi. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A FINE AND VERY RARE "PLI CONFIÉ" CARRIED BY THE AERONAUTS TO A FOREIGN DESTINATION.
Realized: $4,250