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Lot# 5301 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5301 France

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Oct. 27): Entire letter carried on board of balloon no. 21 'Le Colonel Charras' to a Prisoner of War in Sedan, franked with Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II and Siège 10 c. bistre, tied by star '2' with Paris St. Lazare cds and framed "P.P." in violet alongside. The entire was franked with 30 centimes erronously for Belgium, but taxed upon arrival. Both stamps were glued around the corner of the entire, the resulting fold was ironed out, some water stains and acid ink, nevertheless a most interesting combination of a ballon monté and prisoner of war mail.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF