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Lot# 1174 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 1174 France

    Ballon Monté 1870 (Nov 14): Gazette Des Absents No. 28, a complete example franked by 1871/75 Cérès 40 c. orange tied by bold Paris Star 1 with 'Paris / Pl. de la Bourse' cds adjacent (Jan 17, 6th levée), to Constantinople, probably carried by the Ballon "La Poste de Paris", with framed red 'PD' at base. Reverse with Marseille cds (Jan 29) of transit. A rare and fine entire. Signed Raybaudi Maury = € 8'000.rnProvenance: Robineau, Feb 1974.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF