Sale 98: The Transportation Sale

Lot 4212    

1871 (Jan. 17) Paris to Rennes, folded Gazette des Absents No. 28 posted unpaid with "Paris, R. S^t.-Domque-S^t-Gⁿ, 56, 17 Janv. 71" 30c postage due double circle postmark (7th levée - processed on January 18), blue "Inspection des Forces Artillerie" unit marking at top right & endorsed "Armée de Paris" at upper right, backstamped "Rennes, 28 Janv. 71" arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine, carried by the Poste de Paris.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

A SPLENDID BALLOON COVER SHOWING THE VERY RARE 30C POSTAGE DUE DOUBLE CIRCLE POSTMARK OF PARIS.