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Lot# 3430 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 3430 France

    Ballon Monté 1870 (Dec 31): Laureated 20 c. blue and Siège 10 c. bistre-brown used on 1870 entire Gazette Des Absents No. 21 to London tied by Paris Stars in black with 'Paris / Rue St. Lazare' cds at left (Dec 31) and framed 'PD' in red. Flown on the 30th Ballon "Le Newton" with reverse showing London arrival cds (Jan 11, 1871). Central file fold away from adhesives but scarce.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold