Lot
4186 
1871 (Jan. 31) Paris to Elbeuf, folded formular letter postmarked "Paris, R. St.Dominique St. Gn 53, 31 Janv. 71" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "20" star cancel, stuck with large "20" due tax handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Letter mailed Jan. 31st, three days after the Siege was lifted.
The letter was posted unseal as per German regulations. It was addressed to occupied territory, hence the 20c postage due marking as the German office that handled the letter did not recognize the 20c stamp.
Realized: $290