Lot
4130 
1870 (Dec. 19) Paris to Constantinople, Turkey, folded Dépêche Ballon No. 15 addressed postmarked "Paris (60), 19 Dec. 70" double circle postmark and franked with 80c Empire Lauré tied by muted "star" cancel, backstamped "Marseilles 29 Dec." transit cds & "Constaninople, Turquie Janv. 14" arrival, cover with what appears to be contemporary blue manuscript docketing, F.-V.F., carried by the Lavoisier, ex-Meroni. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A RARE 80C OVERLAND RATE USAGE TO TURKEY.
Realized: $1,150