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Lot# 1239 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1239 France

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    Ballon Monté 1870 (Oct 21): Entire letter from beseiged Paris to Albert, Somme endorsed 'Garde Mobile du 6e. Bataillon de la Somme 1ere Compagnie' sent unpaid and struck with framed italic "Trouvé à la Boite" and "Paris / 21 Oct 70" despatch cds alongside "30" centimes charge marking. Flown on the Ballon 'Le Garibaldi' with reverse showing 'Lille à Paris' cds (Nov 1) and 'Albert' arrival cds (Oct 2 -error). A fine and unusual entire.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold