Lot
4005 
1870 (Sept. 29) Paris to Riom, folded "Correspondance Havas" (French Edition) postmarked "Paris (60), 29 Sept. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by mute "Star" cancel, backstamped "Riom, 16 Oct. 70" arrival postmark, Very Fine, delayed from the Céleste and carried by the Washington/Louis Blanc. Estimate $300 - 400.
THIS IS ONE OF THE EARLIEST HAVAS BALLOON EDITIONS (DATED SEPT. 29).
Realized: $750