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Lot# 3386 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 3386 France

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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Gazette des Absents No. 10, printed newspaper from beseiged Paris to Rennes, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off by immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Pl. de la Bourse' despatch cds (Nov 23 / levée 6). Framed 'P.P.' in red to denote that charge should not be raised, reverse with Rennes arrival cds (Dec 23). Slightest of soiling commensurate to journey, a rare entire.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF