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Lot# 1171 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 1171 France

    Ballon Monté 1870 (Nov 14): Gazette Des Absents No. 7, a complete example franked by 1863/67 laureated 40 c. orange tied by bold Paris Star 8 with 'Paris /R. D'Antin' cds adjacent (Nov 14, 4th levée), probably carried by the Ballon "Jean Bart No. 2". Reverse with Carcasonne cds (Nov 26) and mailed on to Constantinople, already franked and prepaid for this destination, with French P.O. 'Constantinople / Turquie' cds on reverse (Dec 10). A rare and fine entire. Signed Fayolle Maury = € 8'000.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF