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Lot# 728 - Auction 257-264

  • Lot# : 728 France

    Ballons Montés 1870/71: Lot four letters, incl. folded entire franked with Empire Lauré 20 c. flown by Ballon number 23: 'Ferdinand Flocon' from "Paris / R. des Villes Haudr. 3 Nov. 70" to "Les Andelys 7 Nov. 70", Ballon number 6: 'Armand Barbès' entire franked with horizontal pair Empire Lauré 10 c. cancelled by Paris star from "Paris 30 Sept. R. St. Lazare" to "Tournus 17. Oct. 70" as well as two further letters with somewhat indistinct cancellations, one dated "13. Dec. 70" and the other of "20 Oct.70", further autographed manuscript written and signed by Le Général de Division ULRICH on headed lettersheet: "Commandant 2me Division D'Infanterie 1er Corps d'Armée" dated 3. Oct. 1861. An interesting assembly.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF