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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete "Dépêche-Ballon" No. 6, printed newspaper from beseiged Paris to Pornic, Loire, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Rue d'Amsterdam' despatch cds (Nov 22 / levée 5). Reverse with Nantes and Pornic cds's (Dec 10). Some minor aging commensurate with journey but extremely rare Maury = € 7'000.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF