Lot
4110 
1870 (Dec. 7) Paris to St. Petersburg, Russia, folded Gazette des Absents No. 14 postmarked "Paris, Bl. Malesherbes, 7 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "37" star cancel, blue German manuscript crayon "f2" accountancy marking, no arrival as usual, Extremely Fine and choice, carried by the Général Renault. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A STUNNING BALLON MONTÉ IN PERFECT CONDITION TO THIS RARE DESTINATION.
Realized: $4,750