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Lot# 234 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 234 France

    Ballon Monté No. 21 1870 (Oct 28): Entire letter to London endorsed 'Par Ballon Monté', franked by 1863/67 10 c. bistre and 20 c. blue, tied by Paris Star with with 'Paris / Pl. de la Bourse' cds (Oct 28, 5th levée) alongside with framed 'PD' in red. Flown from beseiged Paris on the Ballon "Le Colonel Charras" with 'London / Paid' arrival cds (Nov 2) on obverse. Interesting content regarding the excellent taste of horsemeat, an attractive entire Maury = € 435+.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF