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Lot# 481 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 481 France

    Ballon Monté 1871 (Jan. 5): Entire newspaper letter 'Gazette des Absents' no. 23 carried on board of Ballon No. 55 'Duquesne' to Nantes bearing  Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, a fresh and fine example, tied by indistinct Étoile de Paris numeral with 'R. St. Dominique' despatch cds alongside. Reverse with "NANTES 19 JANV 71" arrival cds Maury = € 450 / Lhéritier = € 750.
    Starting bid : 100.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 100.00 CHF