Lot# 1400 - Auction 284 - 290
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Lot# : 1400 France
Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter from beseiged Paris to Essai, Orne, the (20 centime) adhesive floated off by immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Pl. de la Madeleine' despatch cds (Nov 23 / levée 5). Framed 'P.P.' to denote due should not be charged, with faint arrival cds on reverse. Most attractive and scarce.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 380 CHF