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Lot# 287 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 287 France

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    Ballon Monté No. 54 1870 (Dec 31): Tiny cover to London endorsed 'par Ballon Monté', franked by scuffed 1863/67 30 c. brown, tied by Paris Star 22 with 'Paris / Rue Taitbout' datestamp (Dec 31, 6th levée) black and framed 'PD' in red alongside. Flown from beseiged Paris on the Ballon "Le Newton" with 'London / Paid' arrival cds (Jan 11, 1871) on obverse and handstamped 'V&C' in black at lower left Maury = € 475+.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 120 CHF