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Lot# 304 - Auction 222-226

  • Lot# : 304 France

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    Ballon Monté No. 65 1871 (Jan 22): Gazette Des Absents No. 30 used to Lubersac, Correze endorsed 'par Ballon Monté', franked by Siège 1870 20 c. blue, tied by Paris Star 35 with 'Paris / Ministere des Finances' datestamp (Jan 22, 4th levée) alongside in black. Probably flown from beseiged Paris on the Ballon "Le Torricelli' but without backstamp. Scarce and attractive entire Maury = € 600+.rnrnProvenance: Collection B. C. Berkinshaw-Smith, Corinphila sale 145, April 2006, lot 3702.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold