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Lot# 5309 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 5309 France

    Ballon Monté 1871 (Jan 27): Entire letter carried on board of the last Ballon No. 67 'Le Général-Cambronne' to Châlons sur Saône, bearing Siège 20 c. blue with fresh colour, tied by Paris Star '36' numeral obliterator, clear despatch "PARIS Bd. VOLTAIRE 27 JANV. 71" cds alongside. Reverse with arrival cds (Feb. 3) Yvert = € 1'850 / Maury = € 1'775.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF