France, 1870, 40c orange. Ample to large margins, tied by numeral "4" in dotted star handstamp on 1871 folded letter to Lyon, "Paris 22 Juin, 71" origin cds, Very Fine, a scarce numeral star cancel; signed Brun. Scott No. 47. Maury No. 48; €2,700 ($3,699)  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)

France, 1870, 40c orange. Horizontal pair, clear to ample, margins, rich color, tied by lozenge cancels on 1871 folded letter to Libourne, "Arcachon, 6 Avril" origin cds, Very Fine; signed Calves. Scott No. 47. Maury No. 48; €1,000 ($1,370)  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

France, 1870, 40c orange. Large margins and rich color, tied by diamond lozenge handstamp on 1871 folded letter sheet, matching Lisieux origin cds alongside, Very Fine and choice. Scott No. 47. Maury No. 48 I  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)