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1870 (Oct. 6) Paris to Algeria. Small homemade envelope datelined "Polygon de Vincennes 5 8bre" and addressed to a Captain in the 9th Chasseurs, Milianah, Algeria, posted with "Armée du Rhin Bau AL, 6 Oct. 70" double circle fieldpost postmark of the 13th Corps with an unauthorized but accepted military free frank; backstamped "Milianah Algeria 21 Oct. 70" arrival postmark, Fine and scarce, a rare destination with Military usage, delayed from the Armand Barbès and carried by the Godefroy Cavaignac/Jean Bart No 1. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 350.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4210
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1871 (Jan. 7) Paris to Belgium. Folded Gazette des Absents No. 24 to Bruxelles, postmarked by "Paris, La Maison-Blanche, 7 Jan. 71" double circle, franked with 1863 30c Empire Lauré tied by large numeral "2170" losange, reverse show nice strike of blue "9E Secteur de la Defense de Paris/Le Commandant de Place" handstamp with Belgian "France par Tournay, 11 Janv." transit & "Brussels, 11 Janv. 71" arrival postmark, Very Fine and rare, carried by the Duquesne. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 850.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4211
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1871 (Jan. 12) Paris to Prisoner of War in Prussia. Folded letter addressed to 2nd Corps cavalry officer captured at Metz and imprisoned at Coblentz, postmarked "Paris, R. Montaigne, 12 Janv. 71" double circle, franked with 1870 20c Siege pair pre-paying the 40c rate to Prussia, tied by numeral "9" star cancels, no arrival markings as usual for mail carried to Germany, Very Fine, carried by the Général Faidherbe. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:38:49 EST
Sold For 725
December Flights - Davy through Armée de la
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4130
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1870 (Dec. 19) Paris to Constantinople, Turkey. Folded Dépêche Ballon No. 15 addressed postmarked "Paris (60), 19 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré tied by muted "star" cancel, backstamped "Marseilles 29 Dec." transit cds & "Constaninople, Turquie Janv. 14" arrival, cover with what appears to be contemporary blue manuscript docketing, F.-V.F., carried by the Lavoisier, ex-Meroni. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A RARE 80C OVERLAND RATE USAGE TO TURKEY. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,150.00
Sold...US$ 1,150.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:10:24 EST
Sold For 1150
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4136
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1870 (Dec. 23) Paris to Bruges, Belgium. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, Pl. de la Bourse, 23 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Empire Lauré + 10c Cérès tied by numeral "1" star cancels, backstamped with Bruxelles transit and Bruges arrival postmarks of 3 Janv., Very Fine, a nice mixed issue franking carried by the Tourville. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:16:01 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4139
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1870 (Dec. 27) Paris to Geneva, Switzerland. Folded Gazette des Absents No. 19 postmarked "Paris, Montmartre, 27 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 10c + 20c Cérês tied by numeral "2488" losange cancels, backstamped "Gèneve, 4 1 71" arrival postmark, Extremely Fine and choice, a lovely cover in perfect condition, carried by the Bayard. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 750.00
Sold...US$ 750.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:19:25 EST
Sold For 750
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4140
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1870 (Dec. 27) Paris to Switzerland. Folded Dépêche Ballon #18 addressed to La Chaux-de-Fonds, postmarked "Paris, R. St. Honoré 27 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 30c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "11" star cancel, backstamped "Chaux-de-Fonds, 5 1 71" arrival postmark, small, unnoticeable cover defect just affecting Paris postmark, Very Fine, carried by the Bayard. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:20:02 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4143
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1870 (Dec. 30) Paris to Mexico. Folded Gazette des Absents #20, postmarked "Paris, R. St. Lazare, 30 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with pair of 40c Cérès tied by numeral "2" star cancel, handstamped red boxed "P.P." and "London, 5 JA 71" transit cds, pair tied by Mexican numeral "2" due marking, backstamped "Correos Mexico" oval arrival postmark, pair defective & small portion of reverse missing due to aging, F.-V.F., carried by the Armée de la Loire. Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE USAGE TO MEXICO, OF WHICH VERY FEW ARE KNOWN. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 15,000.00
Sold...US$ 15,000.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:24:30 EST
Sold For 15000
December Flights - Franklin through Le Parmentier
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4110
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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. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 4,750.00
Sold...US$ 4,750.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:39:08 EST
Sold For 4750
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4111
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1870 (Dec. 7) Paris to Madrid, Spain. Folded Gazette des Absents No. 14 postmarked "Paris, R. Taitbout, 7 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 40c Cérès tied by indistinct numeral "22" star cancel, backstamped with red "Madrid 22 Dic. 70" double circle, Very Fine, a scarce usage to Spain carried by the Général Renault. Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 3,250.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:41:47 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4115
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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. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 10,000.00
Sold...US$ 10,000.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:47:53 EST
Sold For 10000
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4120
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1870 (Dec. 12) Paris to Santiago de Cuba, Amérique Espagnolle (Cuba). Envelope postmarked "Paris, R. de Bondy, 12 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré tied by "5" star cancel, manuscript endorsement "Par les Vapeurs Transatlantiques" with small red "PD" handstamp, no arrival postmark as this is part of the captured mail, stamp & cover with trivial imperfections, F.-V.F., carried by the Ville de Paris. Estimate; $10,000 - 15,000.
A MAJOR BALLON MONTÉ RARITY. THIS IS ONE OF TWO KNOWN COVERS TO THIS EXOTIC DESTINATION. Est. $10,000-15,000 (Image)
Est. $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 45,000.00
Sold...US$ 45,000.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:57:43 EST
Sold For 45000
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4121
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1870 (Dec. 12) Paris to Lima, Peru. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, Bl. Malesherbes, 12 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré + 20c Cérès tied by "37" star cancel, manuscript endorsement "Voie Panama" with red & black "PD" handstamps, no arrival postmark as this is part of the captured mail, 20c trivial imperfections, F.-V.F., carried by the Ville de Paris, Mr. Forster purchased this cover in 1939 for $36. Estimate; $7,500 - 10,000.
AN OUTSTANDING COVER TO THIS RARE SOUTH AMERICAN DESTINATION. 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, 16:01:08 EST
Sold For 35000
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4124
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1870 (Dec. 14) Paris to Constantine, Algeria. Folded formular letter postmarked "Paris, R. St. Lazare, 14 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with two 10c Cérès tied by indistinct "2" star cancel, backstamped indistinct arrival postmark, one 10c trivial imperfections, backstamped partial strike of "Constantine, 1 Janv. 71" arrival postmark, letter with sealed tear on reverse, F.-V.F., carried by the Parmentier. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 300.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:03:22 EST
Sold For 300
January Flights - Newton through Vaucanson
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4144
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Cat No: Collection
1870 (Dec. 30) Paris to Prisoner of War in Prussia. Folded letter to Prisoner of War in "Camp de Coblentz", postmarked "Paris, R. D'Amsterdam, 7E, 30 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 40c Empire Lauré + 10c Cérês tied by numeral "18" star cancels, 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 Newton. Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 1,500.00
Sold...US$ 1,500.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:26:29 EST
Sold For 1500
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4145
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1870 (Dec. 30) Paris to Prangins, Switzerland. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, R. St.-Lazare, 30 Dec. 70, 7E" double circle postmark, franked with 30c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "2" star cancel, backstamped "Nyon, 15 Jan. 71" arrival postmark, Very Fine, carried by the Newton. Estimate; $100 - 150. Est. $100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:27:27 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4150
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1871 (Jan. 3) Paris to Warsaw, Poland. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, R. St. Lazare, 3 Janv. 71" double circle postmark and franked with vertical pair 80c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "2" star cancels, blue manuscript Prussian crayon "fr 2" transit, no arrival postmark, Extremely Fine. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
A SUPERB COVER PAYING THE DOUBLE RATE TO THIS RARE DESTINATION CARRIED BY THE NEWTON. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 5,750.00
Sold...US$ 5,750.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:40:27 EST
Sold For 5750
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4151
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1871 (Jan. 3) Paris to Alger, Algeria. Folded Dépêche-Ballon No 19 postmarked "Paris, R. de Bondy, 3 Janv. 71" double circle postmark, franked with 20c Cérès tied by numeral "5" star cancel, backstamped "Alger, 16 Janv. 71" postmark, small cover tear at top, Very Fine and a scarce destination, carried by the Newton. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:41:28 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4152
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1871 (Jan. 4) Paris to St. Petersburg, Russia. Folded Gazette des Absents No 21 postmarked "Paris, Ministëre des Finances, 4 Janv. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré tied by superb strike of numeral "35" star cancels, blue manuscript Prussian crayon "fr 2", no arrival marking, trivial flap restoration, Extremely Fine and attractive, carried by the Duquesne. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 2,400.00
Sold...US$ 2,400.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:43:02 EST
Sold For 2400
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4156
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1871 (Jan. 6) Paris to Belgium. Folded letter to Bruges and forwarded to Bruxelles, postmarked "Paris, R. D'Antin, 6 Janv. 71" double circle postmark and franked with pair 10c Cérès (creased), tied by numeral "8" star cancel, small blue boxed "P.D." handstamp applied to cover with blurry"Affr. Insuff. / P8" handstamp, backstamped two strikes "Bruges, 12 Janv. 71" arrival, Very Fine, a scarce forwarded cover with the "P.D." handstamp in blue and cancelling stamps, carried by the Duquesne. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 210.00
Sold...US$ 210.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:45:42 EST
Sold For 210
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4160
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1871 (Jan. 10) Paris to Montreux, Switzerland. Folded Gazette des Absents No. 25 postmarked "Paris, R. D'Antin, 10 Janv. 71" double circle postmark and franked with 30c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "8" star cancel, no arrival backstamp, Very Fine, carried by the Kepler. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 400.00
Sold...US$ 400.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:48:05 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4161
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1871 (Jan. 10) Paris to Geneva and forwarded to Nice. Folded Gazette des Absents No22 postmarked "Paris, Rue D'Enghien, 4 Janv. 71" double circle, franked with 30c Empire Lauré (small scuff) tied by numeral "4" star cancel, adhesive additionally tied by red "Paris Caisse, 10 Janv. 71" double circle postmark, sent to Geneva with "19 I 71" arrival backstamp and forwarded to Nice with arrival of "21 Janv. 71" postmark, Very Fine and unusual, carried by the Kepler. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A RARE AND UNUSUAL COVER WHICH WAS MISLAID AND FOUND AT THE PARIS CENTRAL OFFICE AND CANCELLED BY THE RARE RED PARIS CAISSE POSTMARK FOR INCLUSION WITH THE PRIVILEGED MAILS. THIS IS THE FIRST ITEM OF ITS KIND SEEN TO DATE. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:48:27 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4166
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Cat No: Collection
1871 (Jan. 13) Paris to Mexico City. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, R. St. Lazare, 13 Janv. 71" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré + 40c Cérès tied by numeral "2" star cancel, additionally tied by red "London, 27 JA 71" transit and large numeral "4" reales Mexican due rate handstamp, endorsed at bottom left, "via St. Nazaire ou des Etats Unis", 80c small defect, Extremely Fine, carried by the Vaucanson. Estimate; $15,000 - 20,000.
A SUPERB COVER OF GREAT RARITY FOR THE CONNOISSEUR AND ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FORSTER COLLECTION.
The cover was carried by RMSS "Seine" from Southampton on Feb 2nd to St. Thomas arriving on Feb 18th, then by RMSP "Eider" departing on Feb. 19th to Vera Cruz arriving on March 2nd. Est. $15,000-20,000 (Image)
Est. $15,000-20,000
Opening US$ 47,500.00
Sold...US$ 47,500.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:53:43 EST
Sold For 47500
January Flights - Poste de Paris through Gé
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4170
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1871 (Jan. 17) Paris to Warsaw, Poland. Folded letter datelined "Quartier General de la 2eme Armée" franked with 20c Cérès and tied by light strike of red "Paris (SC), 17 Janv. 71" double circle postmark, struck with rare French "F. 42" accountancy marking and blue manuscript "6" Prussian tax marking, reverse with nice strike of "Republique Française, Ministère de L'Intérieur, Cabinet du Ministere" handstamp in red, Very Fine and choice, carried by the Poste de Paris. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE EXAMPLE OF A BALLON MONTÉ TO POLAND WITH THE 20C RATE TO THE FRENCH FRONTIER PRE-PAID BY 20C CÉRÈS TIED BY THE RED PARIS (SC) POSTMARK FOR PRIVILEGED MAIL. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 3,250.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 16:58:17 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4177
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1871 (Jan. 22) Paris to Bruxelles, Belgium. Folded letter postmarked "Vincennes, 22 Janv. 71" double circle postmark and franked with 10c + 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "4290" losange cancels, backstamped "Bruxelles, 28 Janv. 71" arrival postmark, Very Fine, a scarce cover from this Outer-Suburban Post Office, carried by the Torricelli. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 230.00
Sold...US$ 230.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 17:03:51 EST
Sold For 230
November Flights - Fulton through Daguerre
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4047
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1870 (Oct. 30) Paris to Switzerland. Folded letter to Rapperswyl, postmarked "Paris, R. Montaigne, 30 Oct. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 10c + 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "9" star cancels, backstamped "Geneve-Culoz, 4.XI.70" Swiss transit postmark, Extremely Fine and attractive, a lovely cover in perfect condition, carried by the Fulton. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 900.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 13:58:59 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4052
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1870 (Nov. 2) Paris to Muno, Belgium. Folded Gazette des Absents No. 4 with supplement postmarked "Paris, R. St. Lazare, 2 Nov. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 30c Empire Lauré tied by indistinct "star" cancel, backstamped "Florenville 8 Nov." arrival postmark, cover with mended tear on back flap, Very Fine, a scarce Gazette with original Supplement carried by the Ferdinand Flocon. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:05:35 EST
Sold For 375
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4054
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1870 (Nov. 3) Paris to Geneva, Switzerland. Folded Gazette des Absents No3 postmarked "Paris, R. D'Enghien, 3 Nov. 70" double circle, franked with 30c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "4" star cancel, backstamped "Geneve, 8 XI 70" arrival postmark, Very Fine and attractive, carried by the Ferdinand Flocon. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:08:17 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4058
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1870 (Nov. 6) Paris to Turkey. Folded printed formular letter to Constantinople, postmarked "Paris, R. Taitbout, 6 Nov. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 40c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "22" star cancel, backstamped "Marseilles, 12 Nov. 70" transit and "Constantinople, 19 Nov. 70" arrival postmark of French Post Office in Turkey, Very Fine and rare, carried by the Gironde. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A NICE USAGE TO TURKEY VIA MARITIME ROUTE. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 3,250.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:12:40 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4061
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1870 (Nov. 8) Paris to Uruguay (Jettisoned Mail). Folded printed Orlandi Formular letter to Montevideo, postmarked "Paris, Rue D'Enghien, 8 Nov. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré (defective) tied by numeral "4" star cancel, handstamped red boxed "P.P.", red "London, 30 NO 70" transit, cover slightly aged, Fine, carried by the Daguerre and part of the jettisoned mail. Estimate; $4,000 - 6,000.
AN IMPORTANT BALLON MONTÉ TO THIS EXTREMELY RARE DESTINATION. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 17,000.00
Sold...US$ 17,000.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:19:21 EST
Sold For 17000
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4064
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1870 (Nov. 9) Paris to Baden, Switzerland (Jettisoned Mail). Folded Gazette des Absents No. 6 postmarked "Paris, Pl. De La Bourse, 9 Nov. 70" double circle and franked with 20c Empire Lauré + 10c Cérès (10c small perf fault) tied by numeral "1" star cancel, sent in error to England with bold two line handstamp tying 20c "PAID ONLY, TO ENGLAND", backstamped red "London, 30 NOV. 70" transit, notation at bottom "prière de faire suivre en cas d'absence" and addressed at top to a hotel in Basel, backstamped "Basel, 4.XII.70" arrival postmark, red manuscript crayon "60" at left, Very Fine and an intriguing usage, carried by the Daguerre. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 950.00
Sold...US$ 950.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:22:07 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4071
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1870 (Nov. 11) Paris to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, Gare Du Nord, 11 Nov. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré (small perf tear) tied by neat numeral "26" star cancel, large red boxed "P.D." handstamp alongside, no arrival marking as this mail was captured by the Germans, cover with some wrinkles and expert restoration, Very Fine appearance. Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
A RARE COVER TO THIS EXOTIC DESTINATION CARRIED BY THE DAGUERRE. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 20,000.00
Sold...US$ 20,000.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:51:11 EST
Sold For 20000
November Flights -Général Uhrich thr
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4072
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1870 (Nov. 12) Paris to Mexico City. Folded Gazette des Absents #6, postmarked "Paris, R. St. Lazare, 12 Nov. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré (clipped perfs) tied by numeral "2" star cancel, handstamped red boxed "P.P." and Mexican numeral "4" due marking, backstamped "Paris à Calais 1o, 26 Nov. 70" transit marking, manuscript routing instruction "voie de St. Nazaire" for transmission by French Packet at bottom left, two unnoticeable insect holes to left of stamp and unnoticeable cover tear at top, still Very Fine, carried by the Général Uhrich. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE USAGE TO MEXICO, OF WHICH VERY FEW ARE KNOWN. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 17,000.00
Sold...US$ 17,000.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:52:50 EST
Sold For 17000
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4075
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1870 (Nov. 12) Paris to Bruxelles, Belgium. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, R. D'Antin, 12 Nov. 70" double circle postmark, franked with 30c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "8" star cancel, backstamped "Bruxelles, 26 Nov. 70" arrival postmark, Very Fine, carried by the Général Uhrich. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 600.00
Sold...US$ 600.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 14:55:14 EST
Sold For 600
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4081
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1870 (Nov. 16) Paris to Sion, Switzerland. Envelope with Correspondance "Agence Fournier" enclosure, postmarked "Paris, Pl. de la Bourse, 16 Nov. 70" double circle postmark, franked with 10c + 20c Cérès tied by numeral "1" star cancels, arrival postmarks of 27 Nov. 70, some faults, Fine and a rare Agence Fournier newsletter enclosure, carried by the Général Uhrich. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,300.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:02:39 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4084
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1870 (Nov. 17) Paris to Belgium. Printed "Depeche - Ballon, No.6" letter-journal to Willebroeck, Belgium, postmarked "Paris, Montrouge Paris, 17 Nov, 70" origin cds, franked with overlapping 10c Empire Lauré + 20c Cérès tied by large numeral "2523" losange, backstamped "Willebroeck, 23 Nov. 70" arrival backstamp, Very Fine, carried by the Général Uhrich. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:05:42 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4085
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1870 (Nov. 17) Paris to Romans. Folded Gazette des Absents No8 with bold oval handstamp of "Chemins de Fer de L'Quest, 1o Division, 2o Section, Entretien et Surveillance" on reverse, postmarked "Paris, R. D'Amsterdam, 17 Nov. 70" double circle, franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "18" star cancel, backstamped "Romans" arrival postmarks of Nov. 27 & 28, reverse with handstamp over original tape used to seal the letter, Very Fine, delayed from the Général Uhrich and carried by the Archimède. Estimate; $200 - 300.
AN INTERESTING AND UNUSUAL ITEM FOR THE SPECIALIST. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 550.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:07:21 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4092
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1870 (Nov. 23) Paris to Panama (Central America). Folded "Gazette des Absents No 10" postmarked "Paris, Pl. de la Bourse, 23 Nov. 70" double circle with magenta manuscript endorsement "Vapeur Anglais" and "via Southhampton" red boxed "PD" and box "PP" handstamps, the franking (80c) has been floated off as this was part of the jettisoned mail during the voyage, some minor cover damage due to immersion in the sea, carried by the Ville d'Orléans. Estimate; $10,000 - 15,000.
A SUPERB COVER CARRIED ON THE FAMED VILLE D'ORLÉANS BALLOON FLIGHT AND THE ONLY RECORDED COVER TO PANAMA.
The balloon "Ville d'Orléans" left the Gare du Nord at 11:40pm with 4 sacks of mail (230 kg) and landed the next day at the Tunet farm in Norway at 2:25pm.
During the aerial voyage, at 6:30am on November 25, the balloon descended toward the North Sea, so pilot threw out some mail to re-ascend; at noon he jettisoned a 125kg bag of mail near the coast of Mandal (Norway). The Mandal mail was recovered and forwarded via London on December 2. Est. $10,000-15,000 (Image)
Est. $10,000-15,000
Opening US$ 37,500.00
Sold...US$ 37,500.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:15:59 EST
Sold For 37500
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4096
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1870 (Nov. 30) Paris to Sweden. Folded Gazette Des Absents No12 to Stockholm, postmarked "Paris, R. de Clery, 30 Nov. 70" double circle, franked with two 30c Empire Lauré (one added) tied by two strikes of numeral "24" star cancels, backstamped with "Paris à Calais 2o, 4 Dec. 70" transit postmark, light cover staining, Fine appearance, a very rare destination despite one of the 30c being replaced, carried by the Jules Favre No 2. Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 725.00
Sold...US$ 725.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 15:22:28 EST
Sold For 725
October Flights - Armand Barbès through Was
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4006
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1870 (Oct. 1) Paris to Trieste, Austria. Folded cover with printed letterhead postmarked "Paris, Pl. de la Bourse, 1 Oct. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c + 40c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "1" Star cancels, backstamped "Wien, 20 10 70" transit and "Trieste 21 10" arrival postmark, 20c with minor imperfections, still Very Fine, a rare destination, delayed from the Armand Barbès and carried by the Washington/Louis Blanc. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Est. $1,000-1,500
Opening US$ 3,000.00
Sold...US$ 3,000.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 13:12:41 EST
Sold For 3000
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4011
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1870 (Oct. 3) Paris to Bruxelles, Belgium. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, Pl. de la Madeleine, 3 Oct. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 30c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "3" Star cancel, backstamped "Paris à Arras, 13 Oct. 70" & "Gand (Station), 13 Oct. 70" railway transit postmarks and "Bruxelles, 14 Oct. 70" arrival postmark, Extremely Fine and attractive, delayed from the Armand Barbès and carried by the Washington/Louis Blanc. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 650.00
Sold...US$ 650.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 13:18:32 EST
Sold For 650
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4017
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1870 (Oct. 8) Paris to Belgium (Pli Confié). Envelope to Bruxelles franked with 10c + 20c Empire Lauré tied by "Calais à Paris 8 Oct. 1870" double circle postmark, cover struck with scarce large boxed "P.D." in black, backstamped "Calais à Paris, 8 Oct. 70" transit, Belgian "France Midi, 9 Oct. 70" entry marking & with "Bruxelles, 9 Oct. 70" arrival, sealed cover tear at top, F.-V.F., carried by the Armand Barbès. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
This cover is a "pli confié", a letter entrusted to the pilot of the balloon, who posted it upon landing, rather than having it first pass through the Paris Post Office. Note the cancels on the adhesives - postmarks of the French traveling post office, outside the siege area. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 1,300.00
Sold...US$ 1,300.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 13:26:29 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4022
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1870 (Oct. 7) Paris to Brazil. Folded letter to Rio de Janeiro, postmarked "Paris, Rue D'Enghien, 7 Oct. 70" double circle postmark and franked with pair 40c Empire Lauré (small faults) tied by numeral "4" star cancels, backstamped "St. Nazaire, 19 Oct. 70" transit postmark and blue "Rio de Janeiro, 16 Nov. 70" arrival postmark, Fine, delayed from the Washington/Louis Blanc and carried by the Godefroy Cavaignac/Jean Bart No1. Estimate; $4,000 - 6,000.
A VERY RARE USAGE TO BRAZIL WITH ARRIVAL POSTMARK. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)
Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 18,000.00
Sold...US$ 18,000.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 13:33:15 EST
Sold For 18000
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4025
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1870 (Oct. 8) Paris to Bruxelles, Belgium. Printed formular letter with manuscript endorsement "Garde Mobile", postmarked "Paris, Pl. de la Madeleine, 8 Oct. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 10c + 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "3" star cancels, backstamped "Bruxelles, 19 Oct." arrival postmark, minor edge wear, Very Fine, delayed from the Washington/Louis Blanc and carried by the Godefroy Cavaignac/Jean Bart No 1. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 13:37:16 EST
Sold For 625
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4028
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1870 (Oct. 10) Paris to Montreux, Switzerland. Folded letter postmarked "Paris, R. Taitbout, 10 Oct. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 30c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "22" star cancels, backstamped Lausanne and Montreux postmarks of 16 Oct., Very Fine, carried by the Washington/Louis Blanc. Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 375.00
Sold...US$ 375.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 13:38:57 EST
Sold For 375
October Flights - Godefroy-Cavaignac/Jean Bart N&d
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4036
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1870 (Oct. 18) Paris to Switzerland. Printed formular folded letter to Rapperswyl, postmarked "Paris, R. D'Antin, 18 Oct. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 10c + 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "8" star cancels, backstamped "Rapperswyl, 26 Oct. 70" arrival postmark, Extremely Fine and attractive, a rare item which was actually carried by the Lafayette. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 13:46:17 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4038
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1870 (Oct. 20) Paris to Switzerland. Printed formular folded letter to Rapperswyl, postmarked "Paris, R. D'Antin, 20 Oct. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 10c + 20c Empire Lauré tied by numeral "8" star cancels, backstamped "Geneve, 1 Nov. 70" transit & "Rapperswyl, 2 Nov. 70" arrival postmarks, Extremely Fine and choice, carried by the Garibaldi. Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)
Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 450.00
Sold...US$ 450.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 13:48:07 EST
Sold For 450
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4045
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1870 (Oct. 28) Paris to Mexico. Folded Gazette des Absents No 2, postmarked "Paris, R. St. Lazare, 28 Oct. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré (clipped perfs & insect hole) tied by numeral "2" star cancel, handstamped red boxed "P.P.", red "London, 2 NO 70" transit and Mexican numeral "4" due marking, Very Fine, carried by the Colonel Charras. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE USAGE TO MEXICO, OF WHICH VERY FEW ARE KNOWN. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)
Est. $2,000-3,000
Opening US$ 11,000.00
Sold...US$ 11,000.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 13:55:54 EST
Sold For 11000
Papillons de Metz
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4216
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1870 Engineers' Papillon to Poland. Onionskin paper datelined "Metz le 23 Septembre" address to Radom, Poland via Warsaw, probably carried inside of an envelope de ré-expédition, Very Fine, carried aboard the 6th Engineers' balloon which left besieged Metz on September 24 and was recovered safely. Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
PAPILLONS ADDRESSED TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES ARE VERY RARE - ONLY THREE ARE KNOWN TO POLAND. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 2,600.00
Closed..Jul-31-2021, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 0
Railroad Balances
Sale No: 98
Lot No: 4607
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Feldman Railroad Exhibit - Georgia Routes. Group of 16 mounted on 10 exhibit pages, includes "Ga. Central R.R." cds (353-A-1) on 3¢ #158 cover to Alexander H. Stephens; "Chatt. to Atlanta R.P.O." blue cds (Towle unlisted) on 3¢ #U58 entire; "Atl. & Aug. R.P.O." cds (Towle unlisted) on 3¢ #147 cover to A.H. Stephens; "So. Western R.R." cds (360-E-1) on 3¢ #114 cover; "A. & R. Air Line" cds (320-A-2) on 1¢ #156 (3) cover; "Port Royal R.R." cds (335-A-1) on 3¢ #184 cover; "Macon & Western R.R." blue cds (352-B-1, ex-Wyer) on 3¢ #88 cover; "Atlantic & Gulf R.R." blue cds (350-D-1) on 3¢ #147 cover; "Dalton & Selma Agt." blue cds (401-H-1) on 3¢ entire; etc.; some faults, F.-V.F. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
