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Auction: 5021 - France, Featuring the Château Ramezay Collection, Europe & O/seas & B. Empire
Lot: 2138

x Boule de Moulins 1871 (Jan 3)-1910 (Jan): Entire letter from Montelimar to Paris, franked by 1867 20c. and pair of 40c. (slightly discoloured due to immersion in the Boule for 40 years), tied by neat "2448" "gros chiffres". Probably from the Boule found at the Quai d´Auteil in Paris in January 1910. Signed Gilbert (Jan 13 1932). A rare franking. Photo Estimate £ 2,500-3,000

Sold for
£2,400