Lot
4115 
1870 (Dec. 10) Paris to Odessa, Russia, envelope with original contents postmarked "Paris, Les Batignolles, 10 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with two pairs of 20c Empire Lauré tied by "347" losange cancels, blue Germany crayon accounting marking, no arrival as usual, one pair overlapping edge of cover at top, F.-V.F., carried by the Général Renault. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
AN UNUSUAL FRANKING MADE UP STRICTLY WITH 20C EMPIRE LAURÉ TO THIS RARE DESTINATION. MOST ALL BALLOON MAIL TO RUSSIA IS ADDRESSED TO ST. PETERSBURG.
Realized: $10,000