Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 6166 - 298.-307. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 6166 Frankreich

    Ballon monté 1871 (Jan 27): Entire letter belonging to the famous correspondence of Mr. Hardon to his family at the island of Jersey, carried on board of the last balloon no. 67 'Le Général Cambronne', bearing Siège 10 c. bistre and 20 c. blue, two fresh and fine single adhesives, tied by Étoile de Paris '34' obliterator with Paris Avenue Josephine despatch cds and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with JERSEY arrival (Feb 4) cds. Vertical file fold well away from the franking, nevertheless a most interesting item full of postal and social history. Signed Calves Maury = € 1'600 + 1'250 / Lhéritier = € 1'800 + 1'800.rnNote: The text gives a very interesting change of opinion if compared to the postcard despatched on September 30. Mr. Hardon would like to have all senior French officers shot, guilty of negotiating the surrender with the Prussians; in his opinion, the defeats suffered by the armies of the North are all fairy tales.
    Ausruf : 750 CHF
    Zuschlag : 850 CHF