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Lot# 1237 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1237 France

    Ballon Monté 1870 (Sept 27): Tiny entire letter from beseiged Paris to St. Hippolyte franked by Laureated 20 c. blue tied by Paris Star 17 with 'Paris / 1e. / 27 Sept 1870' despatch cds, carried on the Ballon 'Les États-Unis' for a journey of 58 km., with reverse showing 'Lyon à Paris' cds (Oct 2) and 'St. Hippolyte' arrival cds. Superb and most attractive Maury = € 775.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold