tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 272 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 272 France

    1 / 2
    /
    Download main picture Share
    Ballon Monté No. 41 1870 (Dec 7): Dépêche Ballon Newspaper No. 12 used to Luc Sur Mer, Calvados, endorsed 'Par Ballon Monté' franked by Siège 1870 20 c. blue, tied by Paris Star with 'Paris' datestamp (Dec 7, 4th levée) alongside in black. Flown from beseiged Paris on the Ballon "Le Général Renault" with Luc Sur Mer arrival cds (Dec 18) on reverse. Some ageing but a rare formula letter Maury = € 500++.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold