Lot no. 176

BATAILLE DE PARIS: Entire letter dated '4 novembre 1870', addressed to Samoens, franked with Ceres 20 c., tied by GC "3997" with adjacent clear "TOURS 3 DEC. 70"; showing on reverse transit mark of Annecy and arrival mark of December 28/29, 1870; the 'Bataille de Paris' transported no official mail, only some private letters transported by the passengers and the aerostier; very fine and rare plis confiés