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Lot# 5308 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5308 France

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Dec. 30): Entire newspaper letter 'La Depêche-ballon' no. 10, despatched from Aubervilliers (Seine), carried on board of balloon no. 52 'L'Armée de la Loire' to Antibes, franked with Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type I, a fresh and fine single, tied by military "A.F.A." lozenge with clear "ARMÉE FRANCAISE A 30 DEC. 70" cds alongside, reverse with arrival cds (Jan 7, 1871). A most attractive and desirable entire, cert. A. Diena (1976) Maury = € 3'250.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF