France, 1870 Ballon Monté, Le Godefroy-Cavaignac. Tiny folded letter with three color franking to New York, franked with 1863-70 10c + 20c + 40c (slightly oxidized) tied by Paris numeral "8" star cancel & double circle postmark "Paris/2E/2 Oct. '70", struck with red New York "2 Cents" credit handstamp on arrival, Very Fine, with 1994 von der Weid certificate.
Estimate; $4,000 - 6,000.

A LOVELY BALLON MONTÉ EXHIBITION ITEM CORRECTLY PAYING THE 70¢ RATE TO THE UNITED STATES. Est. $4,000-6,000 (Image)

Est. $4,000-6,000

French Southern & Antarctic Territories, 1969, 87f Concord, Unissued. O.g., never hinged (handstamp on gum), rich colors, bright and fresh, Very Fine, a choice example of this rare unissued denomination.
Scott No. C18 var.; $7,000. Scott $7,000
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Scott $7,000