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Lot# 3423 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 3423 France

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    Ballon Monté 1870 (Oct 11): Laureated 20 c. blue used on 1870 entire letter written from Fontenay-sous-Bois endorsed "Par Ballon Monté" to Périgaux, Dordogne tied by dotted "ARM 312" lozenge with corresponding "ARMÉE DU RHIN / BAU AL" datestamp alongside (Oct 11), flown on the 11th Ballon "Godefroy Cavaignac" with arrival cds (Oct 17) on reverse. Slight age spot on adhesive but a most interesting letter (with instructions on how to reply) and a rare usage.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold