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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Dépêche-Ballon No. 8 addressed to Philippeville, Algeria with the (20 centimes) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, struck with 'Paris / Rue de la Ste. Chapelle' despatch cds (Nov 23, levée 6). Reverse with 'Lyon à Avignon' cds (Dec 13) and Philippeville arrival cds. Some minor wear due to the extingencies of this flight but an extremely rare entire to a most unusual destination. Cert. Bolaffi (1990) Maury = € 1'800+.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF