Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919
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Losnr. 5304 - 257.-264. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 5304 Frankreich

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Nov. 22): Entire letter carried on board of balloon no. 33 'La Ville d'Orleans' to Vannes, franked with Siège 20 c. blue, tied by star '2' with Paris St. Lazare cds alongside, reverse with French Fieldpost cachet "ARMÉE - 2ème DIVISION - 1ère BRIGADE - LE COLONEL" in blue, Nantes transit (Dec. 9) and Vannes arrival cds (Dec. 10) Maury = € 700+.rnNote: The 'Ville d'Orleans' had one of the most fascinating journeys among all ballons montés which explains two weeks for the way to the addressee. Within 15 hours it made a journey of about 1200 km from Paris to Lifjell in Norway. Mailbags were transported along the Norvegian coast to Mandal, via ship to Gravesend in the United Kingdom and via London to Tours.
    Ausruf : 300 CHF
    Zuschlag : 440 CHF