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Lot# 252 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 252 France

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    Ballon Monté No. 30 1870 (Nov 14): Cover to Hambro's Bank in London via Belgium endorsed 'par Ballon Monté', franked by 1863/67 30 c. brown, rounded corner perf., tied by Paris Star 22 with 'Paris / Rue Taitbout' datestamp (Nov 14, 6th levée) alongside in black and framed 'PD' in red. Probably flown from beseiged Paris on the Ballon "Le Général Uhrich" with unusual transit on reverse of Belgian 'France / Ouest 3' in black (Nov 23) and 'London / Paid' datestamp in red (Nov 24) on obverse. Scarce Maury = € 400+.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold