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Lot# 6253 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 6253 France

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Oct 18): Entire letter carried on board of balloon no. 11 'Godefroy Cavaignac' to Fécamp, franked with Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue showing variety 'à la corne', tied by "PARIS SC" despatch cds in red, reverse with arrival cds of the same day. An appealing entire with a dramatic background, signed Calves. Maury = € 1'100.rnNote: The balloon 'Godefroy Cavaignac' landed nearby Bar-le-Duc, in the occupied zone, the aeronaut Edmée Godard escaped with the mail bag and despatched it at the P.O. of Chaumont-en-Bassigny.
    Starting bid : 200.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF