Lot
479 
France, 1871 (Jan. 28) Nueilly-sur-Seine to London, England, printed Gazette des Absents Issue 30 letter-journal bearing 10c, 20c Empire Lauré (32, 33) tied by numeral "2685" lozenge cancels, "Neuilly-S-Seine, 28 Janv 71" cds adjacent and small "PD" framed handstamp, "Lille A Calais, 11 Fevr 71" transit backstamp, red London Paid (2.15.71) arrival cds; light toning, F.-V.F. and scarce; with 2005 Sismondo certificate. Estimate $300 - 400.
This lettre-journal was posted with the intention of it being placed on a ballon monté for transportation beyond the boundaries of the besieged city of Paris. However, later on January 28th, the same date this letter was posted, Paris capitulated to the enemy. The last ballon monté had left Paris on January 28th at 05:45 am. This letter was transported by normal means with the resumption of postal routes in and out of Paris.
Realized: $325