FRANCE Correspondence "Lefranc" Exceptional collection belonging to the same correspondence, formed by three different types of letters (The "Neptune" of this sale also "Lefranc"). Ballon monte, 1870 (8 opt.) The "Washington" or The "Louis Blanc" (No. 9/10) Letter with text from Paris to St. Sever sur l'Adour (16:10), franked with 20c. "Napoléon Lauré" canceled with red stamp "Paris (sc)", to the back transit stamp "Bordeaux to Irun" (16:10) and round stamp with laurel "Ministère des Finances". Attempted entry, 1870 (29 opt.) Letter with text from St. Sever sur l'Adour to Paris, franked with 20c. "Napoléon Lauré", to the direction of transit stamps "Irun to Bordeaux" (30.10) and "Bordeaux to Paris" (30.10). Boule de Moulins (Sac de Riz), 1871 (21 gen.) Letter with text from St. Sever sur l'Adour to Paris, via Moulins, come to Paris by land, and there stamped February 12, 1871, franked with 5 1 franc pieces 20c. "Bordeaux" (defects). Unlike the "Boules de Moulins", which were sealed in zinc balls and thrown into the Seine, the letters "Sac de Riz" were hidden inside rice sacks during transportation arranged by the Ministry of 'agriculture. They stand out because they bear the cancellation of arrival in Paris on 12 and 13 February 1871 Provenance Collezione "Tirreno" Covers

Estimate € 1,500 - 2,000

Sold € 1,200