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Lot# 6267 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 6267 France

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    Ballon monté 1870 (Dec 1): Entire newspaper letter 'Le Ballon Poste' no. 9 carried on board of balloon no. 38 'Le Franklin' to Bournand nearby Le-Trois-Moutiers, Vienne, franked with Siège 20 c. blue, a fresh and fine example, tied by Étoile de Paris '20' obliterator with Paris R. St. Dom.que despatch and type 16 Le-Trois-Moutiers arrival (Dec 7) cds's alongside. A rare newspaper letter, cert. Robineau (2004) Maury = € 500 + 1'850.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF