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The B.D. Forster Collection of Ballon Monté December Flights - Davy through Armée de la
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4127
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1870 (Dec. 17) Paris to Contres. Folded formular letter postmarked "Paris, R. St. Lazare, 17 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with pair and two single 5c Empire dentelé tied by numeral "2" Star cancel, backstamped "Contres 9 Janv. 71" arrival postmark, Very Fine, carried by the Davy. Estimate; $500 - 750.
A VERY RARE FRANKING MADE UP EXCLUSIVELY WITH 5C EMPIRE DENTELÉ TO MAKE THE 20C RATE. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 1,450.00
Sold...US$ 1,450.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:06:49 EST
Sold For 1450
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4128
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1870 (Dec. 17) Paris to Mende. Folded Gazette des Absents No16 postmarked "Paris, Pl. de la Bourse, 17 Dec. 70" double circle, franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "1" star cancel, backstamped "Mende, 20 Dec. 70" postmark, Very Fine, carried by the Davy. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:08:15 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4129
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1870 (Dec. 17) Paris to Mende. Folded Gazette des Absents No15 postmarked "Paris, Pl. de la Bourse, 17 Dec. 70" double circle, franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "1" star cancel, backstamped "Lyon a Avignon, 19 Dec. 70" transit and "Mende, 20 Dec. 70" arrival postmark, Very Fine and attractive, carried by the Davy. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:09:09 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4131
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1870 (Dec. 19) Paris to St. Servan. Folded Dépêche Ballon No. 15 postmarked "Paris (60), 19 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Cérès tied by muted "Star" cancel, backstamped St. Servan arrival with indistinct date, 20c with perf defect, F.-V.F., carried by the Lavoisier. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:11:21 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4132
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1870 (Dec. 20) Paris to Chalon sur Saône. Charming small folded letter postmarked "Paris, R. Bonaparte, 20 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Cérès tied by numeral "15" Star cancel, backstamped "Chalon sur Saône 29 Dec. 70" arrival postmark, Very Fine, carried by the Lavoisier. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:12:04 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4133
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1870 (Dec. 22) Paris to Laon (Occupied Zone). Folded Correspondance Havas (French Edition) postmarked "Paris (60), 22 Dec. 70" double circle postmark, franked with 20c Cérès tied by mute star cancel, blue manuscript Prussian "30" due marking, carried by the Délivrance. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:13:23 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4134
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1870 (Dec. 19) Paris to Coutances (Pli Confié). Folded letter datelined "Paris le 19 Dec. 1870", franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by large numeral "1494" losange cancel with "La Ferté-Mace, 24 Dec. 70" transit postmark, backstamped "Coutances, 25 Dec." arrival postmark, Very Fine, signed Calves. Estimate; $5,000 - 7,500.
A VERY RARE BALLON MONTÉ COVER CARRIED BY THE ROUGET-DE-L'ISLE OF WHICH PERHAPS ONLY 3-4 COVERS EXIST.
This balloon carried only official dispatches - no mail was postmarked by the Paris Post Office. Private letters were included only if entrusted to the pilot (as "plis confiés"), and all such are extremely rare. Est. $5,000-7,500 (Image)
Est. $5,000-7,500
Opening US$ 6,500.00
Sold...US$ 6,500.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:14:40 EST
Sold For 6500
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4135
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Cat No: Collection
1870 (Dec. 22) Paris to Elbeuf. Folded Dépêche Ballon #16 postmarked "Paris, R. St. Domque-St-Gn 53, 7E, 22 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Cérès (small defect) tied by numeral "20" Star cancel, backstamped "Elbeuf, 1 Janv. 71" arrival postmark, Very Fine and attractive, This is from the 7E collection, the last of the day, as such the mail was processed the following day and carried by the Tourville. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 130.00
Sold...US$ 130.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:14:58 EST
Sold For 130
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4137
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1870 (Dec. 26) Paris to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Folded Orlandi formular letter postmarked "Paris, La Chapelle St. Denis, 26 Dec. 70" double circle postmark, franked with 20c Cérès (small fault) tied by numeral "892" losange cancel, backstamped "Bordeaux à Irun, 31 Dec. 70" transit and "Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, 1 Janv. 71" arrival postmark, Very Fine, a scarce Inter-Suburban Post Office cancel, carried by the Tourville. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:16:55 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4138
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Cat No: Collection
1870 (Dec. 26) Paris to Gaillac du Tarn. Folded formular letter postmarked "Paris, R. Bonaparte, 7E, 26 Dec. 70" double circle postmark, franked with 20c Cérès (tear) tied by numeral "15" star cancel, backstamped "Gaillac du Tarn, 1 Janv. 71" arrival postmark, Very Fine, This is from the 7E collection, the last of the day, as such the mail was processed the following day and carried by the Bayard. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:17:53 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4141
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1870 (Dec. 28) Paris to London. Folded formular letter postmarked "Paris, R. D'Antin, 28 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 30c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "8" Star cancel, postmarked red "London, Ja. 3 71" arrival postmark, Very Fine, carried by the Bayard. Estimate; $500 - 750.
A FASCINATING AND HISTORIC LETTER.
Letter written in English datelined "Paris, 100th Day of Siege", with contents which include details of food available, "nearly starved, we have plenty of bread & wine & horse for sometime. Beef & Mutton have gone, though a leg of mutton was seen, …an egg cost 40 sous, a pair of fowl 51frs, Rabbit 35+40, Cats 10frs, Rats 1/50 ea, a Duck 40, All the beast at the Jardin des plantes are eaten such as the Camels, Antelope. I believe we have not begun the Elephants & Lions but if it lasts much longer they will go also."
Due to a severe shortage of food, Parisians were forced to slaughter whatever animals were at hand. Rats, dogs, cats, and horses were the first to be slaughtered and became regular fare on restaurant menus. Once the supply of those animals ran low, the citizens of Paris turned on the zoo animals residing at Jardin des Plantes. Even Castor and Pollux, the only pair of elephants in Paris, were slaughtered for their meat. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 2,700.00
Sold...US$ 2,700.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:21:20 EST
Sold For 2700
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4142
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1870 (Dec. 28) Paris to Le Tréport. Folded Gazette des Absents No20 postmarked "Paris, St. Lazare, 28 Dec. 70" double circle, franked with 20c Cérès tied by numeral "2" star cancel, backstamped "Dieppe, 3 Janv. 71" arrival postmark, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely cover carried by the Bayard in perfect condition. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:22:13 EST
Sold For 525
December Flights - Franklin through Le Parmentier
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4100
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1870 (Dec. 2) Paris to Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Folded cover postmarked "Paris, Pl. de la Bourse, 2 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "1" star cancel, backstamped blue "Rio de Janeiro, 14 Jan. 71" arrival postmark, small unnoticeable erosion hole to left of address, Extremely Fine and rare, carried by the Franklin, ex-Henry Gibson. Estimate; $7,500 - 10,000.
A STUNNING AND IMPORTANT BALLON MONTÉ COVER DURING THE SIEGE OF PARIS. Est. $7,500-10,000 (Image)
Est. $7,500-10,000
Opening US$ 35,000.00
Sold...US$ 35,000.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:28:34 EST
Sold For 35000
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4101
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1870 (Dec. 2) Paris to Grenoble. Folded "Correspondance Havas" (French Edition) postmarked indistinct "Paris (60) 2 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Cérès tied by mute star cancel, backstamped indistinct Grenoble Dec. arrival postmark, Very Fine and attractive, carried by the Franklin. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:29:21 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4102
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1870 (Dec. 2) Paris to England. Folded Gazette Des Absents No11 to Folkestone, postmarked "Paris, Ministère des Finances, 2 Dec. 70" double circle, franked with 10c + 20c Cérès (small perf. faults) tied by two strikes of numeral "35" star cancels, backstamped with "Folkestone, Dec. 11 70" arrival postmark, light cover stain, F.-V.F., carried by the Franklin. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 1,000.00
Sold...US$ 1,000.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:30:28 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4103
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1870 (Dec. 2) Paris to Tarascon. Folded Lettre Journal "Depeche-Ballon #11" postmarked "Paris, Rue du Cherche-Midi, 2 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Cérès tied by numeral "10" star cancel, backstamped "Lyon-a-Avignon, 8 Dec. 70" transit postmark, small cover repair at top left, Fine, carried by the Franklin. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:31:10 EST
Sold For 290
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4105
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1870 (Dec. 4) Paris to Reigate, England. Folded Lettre Journal "Le Soir" postmarked somewhat indistinct "Paris, Place de la Madeleine, 4 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 30c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "3" star cancel, 10 Dec. Railway transit postmark and backstamped "Reigate DE 12 70" arrival postmark, Very Fine, carried by the Franklin. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A RARE USAGE OF THE LETTRE JOURNAL "LE SOIR". Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:33:07 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4107
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1870 (Dec. 5) Paris to Mont de Marson.card sent by Soldier from the 3rd Army, 5th Division, 1st Brigade postmarked "Paris, R. Bonaparte, 5 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Cérès tied by "15" star cancel, with "Mont de Marson 8 Dec. 70" arrival postmark, Very Fine and scarce, a nice card usage by a soldier, carried by the Denis Papin. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:35:13 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4108
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1870 (Dec. 5) Paris to London and forwarded to Cornwall Gardens. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, R. de Bondy, 5 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 30c Empire Lauré tied by "5" star cancel, struck with small red "Crowned R" handstamp for forwarding to Cornwall Gardens (within London) backstamped with three different London transit and arrival postmarks of Dec. 9, Very Fine and scarce usage, carried by the Denis Papin. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 500.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:36:14 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4109
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1870 (Dec. 5) Paris to Bruxelles and forwarded within Bruxelles. Folded printed formular letter postmarked "Paris, Sénat, 5 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 10c + 20c Cérès tied by "6" star cancels, incorrectly struck with boxed "Affranchissement Insuffisant" which was then crossed out, forwarded from hotel in Bruxelles to address in Bruxelles Nord, two different Bruxelles arrival markings of Dec. 11, 10c with trivial stain, Very Fine and attractive, carried by the Denis Papin. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:37:13 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4112
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1870 (Dec. 7) Paris to Orléans. Printed formular lettersheet postmarked "Paris, Montrouge-Paris, 7 Dec. 70" double circle, franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by indistinct "2523" losange cancel, no arrival backstamp as the town of Orléans was captured by the Germans on December 5th, Very Fine, carried by the Général Renault. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:43:37 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4114
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1870 (Dec. 9) Paris to the Department of Oise. Folded letter postmarked light strike of "Paris, R. D'Enghien, 9 Dec. 70" double circle, franked with 20c Cérès tied by indistinct numeral "4" losange cancel, cover then forwarded to Boulonge sur Mer and then onto London, with postage stamp selvage used a forwarding label, red boxed Insufficient Postage handstamp & label to by British "More to Pay" handstamp, backstamped partial arrival of cds, then with "Boulogne-S-Mer, 31 Dec. 70" arrival and two different London receiving backstamps of Jan. 2, 71 (one in red & other in black), Very Fine, a charming little cover full of character, carried by the Général Renault. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:44:51 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4118
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1870 (Dec. 10) Paris to Clermont-Ferrand. Folded Gazette des Absents No. 15 with supplement postmarked "Paris, Pl de la Bourse, 15c, 10 Dec. 70" postage due double circle postmark and franked with 20c Cérês tied by numeral "1" star cancel, backstamped "Clermont-Ferrand 20 Dec. 70" arrival postmark, Very Fine, carried by the Général Renault. Estimate; $500 - 750.
A VERY SCARCE ITEM WITH THE 15C POSTAGE DUE POSTMARK STRUCK IN ERROR. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 1,100.00
Sold...US$ 1,100.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:52:22 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4119
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1870 (Dec. 10) Paris to Cette. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, Belleville, 10 Dec. 70, 7E" double circle postmark, franked with 20c Cérès tied by numeral "432" losange cancel, no arrival marking, Very Fine. Estimate; $150 - 200.
The mail from the 7E was the final mail of the day and as a result was processed the following day. An interest & lengthy letter about the Siege carried by the Ville de Paris which was captured by the Germans and as result there no arrival backstamps. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:54:16 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4122
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1870 (Dec. 12) Paris to Izernore. Folded formular letter postmarked Montreuil-s-Bois, 12 Dec. 70" double circle, franked with 20c Cérès (clipped perfs at top) tied by numeral "2516" losange cancel, backstamped "Châtel-Censoir" arrival postmark with indistinct date, Very Fine, a nice usage from this Outer-Suburban Post Office carried by the Ville de Paris. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:02:19 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4123
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1870 (Dec. 13) Paris to La Rochelle. Folded Journal-Poste No 13 postmarked "Paris, R. du Pont-Neuf, 13 Dec. 70" double circle, franked with 20c Empire Lauré (light crease) tied by numeral "17" star cancel, no arrival postmark as this is part of the captured mail, Very Fine and scarce, a scarce lettre journal carried by the Ville de Paris. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:02:36 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4125
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1870 (Dec. 14) Paris to Montpellier. Printed formular lettersheet postmarked "Paris, Gros-Caillou, 14 Dec. 70" double circle, franked with 20c Cérès tied by numeral "27" star cancel, backstamped "Montpellier, 29 Dec. 70" postmark, Very Fine, carried by the Parmentier. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:04:18 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4126
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1870 (Dec. 15) Paris to Toulouse. Envelope with Le Ballon Poste No. 12 printed enclosure on pink paper, postmarked "Paris, Sénat, 15 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Cérès tied by "6" star cancel, backstamped "Toulouse 28 Dec. 70" arrival postmark, cover with some faults at bottom, Fine, carried by the Parmentier. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:04:40 EST
Sold For 425
January Flights - Newton through Vaucanson
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4146
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1870 (Dec. 31) Paris to Troarn. Folded Gazette des Absents No21 postmarked "Paris, R. Bonaparte, 31 Dec. 70" double circle, franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "15" star cancel, backstamped "Paris à Caen, 10 Janv. 71" railway transit & "Troarn, 11 Janv. 71" arrival postmarks, Extremely Fine, carried by the Newton. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:28:15 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4147
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1871 (Jan. 1) Paris to Trouville-sur-Mer. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, R. Montaigne, 1 Janv. 71" double circle postmark, franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "9" star cancel, backstamped "Caen a Paris, 10 Janv. 71" railway transit & "Touville-s-Mer, 10 Janv. 7"(1) arrival postmark (missing "1" in year date), Very Fine, carried by the Newton. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:29:45 EST
Sold For 250
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4149
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1871 (Jan. 2) Paris to Brighton, England. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, Bt Malesherbes, 2 Janv. 71" double circle postmark, franked with 10c Empire Lauré + 20c Cérès tied by numeral "37" star cancel, folded letter shows unusual red numeral "37" in circle handstamp, backstamped "Brighton, JA 11 71" arrival postmark, adhesives with trivial defect, Very Fine, carried by the Newton. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:38:51 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4153
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1871 (Jan. 4) Paris to Toulouse. Envelope with Le Ballon-Poste No 17 enclosure on rose paper, postmarked "Paris, Sénat, 4 Janv. 71", franked with 20c Cérès tied by numeral "6" star cancel, backstamped "Toulouse, 20 Janv. 71" arrival postmarks, small cover edge flaws, F.-V.F., carried by the Duquesne. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:43:46 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4154
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1871 (Jan. 4) Paris to Cambes. Folded Dépêche Ballon #20 postmarked "Paris, Ministère des Finances, 4 Janv. 71" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Cérès tied by numeral "35" star cancel, backstamped "Cambes, 18 Janv. 71" arrival postmark, Very Fine, carried by the Duquesne. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:44:49 EST
Sold For 230
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4155
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1871 (Jan. 6) Paris to Toulouse. Envelope with Le Ballon-Poste No 18 enclosure on rose paper, postmarked "Paris, R. Bonaparte, 6 Janv. 71", franked with 20c Cérès, tied by numeral "15" star cancel, backstamped "Toulouse, 20 Janv. 71" arrival postmarks, small cover edge flaws, F.-V.F., carried by the Duquesne. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:45:24 EST
Sold For 290
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4157
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1871 (Jan. 6) Paris to La Rochette. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, Grenelle, 6 Janv. 71" double circle postmark, franked with 20c Cérès tied by numeral "1715" losange cancel, backstamped "La Rochette, 21 Janv. 71" arrival postmark, Very Fine and a scarce Inter-Suburban Post Office, carried by the Duquesne. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 220.00
Sold...US$ 220.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:46:19 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4158
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1871 (Jan. 7) Paris to London. Folded Correspondance Havas (French Edition) postmarked "Paris (60), 7 Janv. 71" double circle, franked with two 20c Cérès tied by mute star cancels overpaying the 30c rate to England, backstamped "London, JA 11 71" arrival postmark, light creasing affecting adhesives & some toned spots on letter, Fine and scarce, a nice usage of the "Correspondance Havas" to a foreign destination, carried by the Duquesne. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:46:41 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4159
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1871 (Jan. 10) Paris to Mayet. Folded Dépêche-Ballon No. 22 postmarked "Paris, R. du Cherche-Midi, 10 Janv. 71" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Cérês tied by numeral "10" star cancel, no arrival backstamp, Very Fine, carried by the Kepler. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:47:34 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4162
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1871 (Jan. 11) Paris to Folkestone, England. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, Ministère des Finances, 11 Janv. 71" double circle postmark, adhesives removed, red "Affr. Insuff." applied, manuscript "4" due and British "More To Pay" handstamp, backstamped London and Folkestone arrival backstamps of Jan. 20, Very Fine and unusual, carried by the Général Faidherbe. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 260.00
Sold...US$ 260.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:48:53 EST
Sold For 260
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4163
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1871 (Jan. 11) Paris to Vannes. Folded Gazette des Absents No. 23 postmarked "Paris, R. du Pont-Neuf, 11 Janv. 71" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "17" star cancel, backstamped "Vannes, 16 Janv. 71" arrival postmark, Extremely Fine and choice, carried by the Général Faidherbe. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:49:54 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4164
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1871 (Jan. 11) Paris to St. Germain-Lembron. Folded Gazette des Absents No25 postmarked "Paris, Bt Mazas, 11 Janv. 71" double circle, franked with 20c Cérès tied by numeral "30" star cancel, backstamped "St. Germain-Lembron, 17 Janv. arrival postmark, letter with light vertical fold, Very Fine, carried by the Général Faidherbe. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:50:31 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4165
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1871 (Jan. 12) Paris to La Délivrande. Folded Dépèche-Ballon No22 postmarked "Paris, R. des Vlles Haudrttes, 12 Janv. 71" double circle, franked with 20c Cérès tied by numeral "7" star cancel, backstamped "La Délivrande, 21 Janv. 71" arrival postmark, Very Fine, carried by the Général Faidherbe. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 250.00
Sold...US$ 250.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:50:59 EST
Sold For 250
January Flights - Poste de Paris through Gé
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4167
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1871 (Jan. 14) Paris to Troarn. Folded Gazette des Absents No27 postmarked "Paris, D'Antin, 14 Janv. 71, 7E" double circle, franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "8" star cancel, backstamped "Caen à Paris, 29 Janv. 71" railway transit & "Troarn, 29 Janv. 71" arrival postmarks, Very Fine, carried by the Poste de Paris as this is from the 7E collection, the last of the day, as such the mail was processed the following day. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:54:38 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4168
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1871 (Jan. 16) Paris to Mayet. Folded Dépêche Ballon #23 postmarked "Paris, R. du Cherche-Midi, 16 Janv. 71" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Cérès tied by numeral "10" star cancel, backstamped "Mayet-Sarthe, 10 Mai. 71" arrival postmark, Very Fine and attractive, carried by the Poste de Paris. Estimate; $150 - 200.
The cover landed in German Occupied Territory and delivered almost 5 months later with arrival postmark of May 10. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:55:32 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4171
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1871 (Jan. 17) Paris to Cherbourg. Folded Gazette des Absents No27 postmarked "Les Lilas (60), 17 Janv. 71" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "3189" losange cancel, backstamped "Cherbourg, 27 Janv. 71" arrival postmark, Extremely Fine, a lovely and scarce cover from this rare Outer-Suburban Post Office, carried by the Poste de Paris. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:58:58 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4174
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1871 (Jan. 18) Paris to Le Fousseret. Folded Gazette des Absents No28 postmarked "Paris, R. Bonaparte, 18 Janv. 71" double circle, franked with 20c Cérès tied by numeral "15" star cancel, backstamped "Le Fousseret" arrival postmark of both 31 Janv. 71 and 1 Fevr. 71, Very Fine and choice, carried by the Général Bourbaki. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:01:14 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4175
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1871 (Jan. 19) Paris to Avranches. Folded Dépêche-Ballon No24 postmarked "Paris (60), 19 Janv. 71" double circle, franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by mute star cancel, backstamped "Avranches, 30 Janv. 71" postmark, lettersheet with some creasing and small tear at bottom, F.-V.F., carried by the Général Bourbaki. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 240.00
Sold...US$ 240.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:02:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4176
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1871 (Jan. 21) Paris to St. Servan. Folded Gazette des Absents No30 postmarked "Paris (60), 21 Janv, 71" double circle, franked with 20c Cérès tied by mute star cancel, backstamped "St. Servan, 26 Janv. 71" arrival postmark, lettersheet with light vertical fold, Very Fine, carried by the Général Daumesnil. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:03:04 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4178
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1871 (Jan. 23) Paris to Villerville. Folded Orlandi Formular letter postmarked "Paris, R. D'Antin, 23 Janv. 71" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Cérès tied by numeral "8" star cancel, backstamped two strikes of "Caen a Paris, 28 Janv. 71" railway transit and "Villervile, 31 Janv. 71" arrival postmark, small piece out at left, Very Fine, carried by the Torricelli. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 170.00
Sold...US$ 170.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:04:42 EST
Sold For 170
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4180
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1871 (Jan. 25) Paris to Lisieux. Folded Gazette des Absents No28 postmarked rare "Paris, La Gare D'Ivry, 25 Janv. 71" Inter-Suburban double circle postmark, the franking has floated off and some cover damage due to water immersion, backstamped "Lisieux, 22 Feb. 71" arrival postmark, Fine. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
CARRIED ON THE ILL FATED FLIGHT OF THE RICHARD WALLACE WHICH WAS LOST AT SEA OFF ARCACHON. ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL BALLOON FLIGHTS.
The balloon crashed in the ocean with some mail which washed up at La Tremblade, Ars-en-Ré and La Rochelle with frankings floated off. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)
Est. $1,500-2,000
Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:07:39 EST
Sold For 3500
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4181
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1871 (Jan. 27) Paris to Trouville-Sur-Mer. Envelope postmarked "Paris, Pl. De La Bourse, 27Janv. 71" double circle postmark, franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "1" star cancel, backstamped "Trouville-S-Mer, 2 Fevr. 7(1)" arrival postmark with numeral "1" missing from year slug, some small faults due to the delicate nature of the tissue paper envelope, F.-V.F., a rare item carried by the Général Cambronne, the last Balloon of the Siège. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
