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Lot# 1243 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 1243 France

    Ballon Monté 1870 (Nov 29 & 30): Covers (2) from beseiged Paris, one endorsed 'Ballon Monté' franked by Laureated 20 c. blue tied by Paris Star No. 1 and flown on Ballon 'Le Jules Favre No. 2' with 'Paris à Givet' cds (Dec 6) on reverse, the other with small imperfections franked by Laureated 40 c. orange tied by Paris Star 21 with 'Paris / 6e / 29 Nov 1870' cds and mailed to a Parliamentary Deputy in Florence, Italy also flown on Ballon 'Le Jules Favre No. 2' with Susa and Firenze backstamps (Dec 6). Scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF