Lot
4023 
1870 (Oct. 7) Paris to La Ferté-Bernard, folded letter franked with 20c Empire Lauré tied by red "Paris (SC), 7 Oct. 70" double circle postmark, cover forwarded to Vitré backstamped "La Ferté-Bernard, 15 Oct." arrival postmark, Extremely Fine, a lovely cover, carried by the Washington. Estimate $300 - 400.
The red date stamp "PARIS SC" was used to cancel postage stamps on letters from prominent residences, officials or relatives of a member of the government and guaranteed transmission on the next available balloon. The date stamp is quite scarce and prized by collectors.
Realized: $550