France, 1870, Bordeaux, 30c brown on yellowish, tied on small piece by bold blue large numeral "2283" lozenge cancel, rich color, stamp with a couple small separation cuts, one affecting design, still a Very Fine and choice strike. Maury No. 47. Scott No. 46  Estimate $250 - 350. $0 (Image)

France, 1870, Bordeaux, 30c brown on yellowish, well balanced margins, tied by light lozenge cancel on 1872 folded letter sheet to Bale, Switzerland, matching Briancon origin cds and transit backstamps, Very Fine; signed Roumet. Maury No. 47. Scott No. 46  Estimate $250 - 350. $0 (Image)