Lot
4019 
1870 (Oct. 2) Paris to Rochefort (Pli Confié), folded letter datelined "Paris 2 Oct." 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, backstamped "Rochefort, 10 Oct." arrival postmark, Extremely Fine, a rare Pli Confié carried by the George Sand. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $900