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Lot# 6266 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6266 France

    Ballon monté 1870 (Nov 19): Entire newspaper letter 'Gazette des Absents' no. 9 carried on board of balloon no. 31 'Archimède' to Bengins, franked with Napoléon laureated 30 c. blackish brown, a fresh and fine example, tied by Étoile de Paris '2' obliterator with Paris R. St. Lazare despatch cds as well as framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with Swiss ambulant and Nyon transit (Nov 28) cds's. An appealing gazette Maury = € 70 + 450 + 175.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF