Lot no. 557

ARMAND BARBÈS: Entire letter dated September 30, franked with Lauré 20 c., tied by dotted "CT1o" with adjacent clear "PALAIS A PARIS 8 OCT. 70" to Marseille, showing on reverse clear red "RÉPUBLIQUE-FRANCAISE 1 Aérostiers Nadar-Dartois Duruof", transit and arrival marks; the name in the address was inked out and re-written, otherwise a fine and rare letter, sign. Baud