Lot# 519 - 169-172 Auction
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Lot# : 519 France
1870 (Nov 16): Ballon Monté with mixed issue franking of 1867 20 c. blue and 1871 10 c. bistre, mailed to Scotland and tied by Paris Star '8' cancellations with red framed "PD" alongside, flown on the Ballon No. 30 "Le Général Uhrich" with Paisley arrival cds (Nov 24) on reverse. Interesting content regarding lack of news from outside Paris and that the writer would be home once peace had been declared. A fresh and fine cover Lhéritier handbook 2000 = € 3'800.Starting bid : 3,000 CHFHammer price : not sold