Lot
4018 
1870 (Oct. 1) Paris to La Ferté-Bernard (Pli Confié), folded letter datelined "Paris 1 Oct." and franked with 20c Empire Lauré, given directly to the aeronaut and upon landing of the balloon placed in the mails, tied by Lille a Paris, 8 Oct. 70" railway transit double circle postmark, cover forwarded to Vitré backstamped "La Ferté-Bernard, 10 Oct." and Vitré 10 Oct. postmarks, stamp with small faults due to placement at edge, some minor flap damage, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750.
A RARE PLI CONFIÉ CARRIED BY THE GEORGE SAND WHICH DID NOT CARRY ANY OFFICIAL MAIL.
Realized: $800