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    Ville D'Orléans (Ballon Monté #33) 1870: Complete "Dépêche-Ballon" No. 6, written on November 22 and sent as "Pli Confié" and handed directly to the Pilot, Paul Rolier, from beseiged Paris to Ploermel, Morbihan without adhesive; struck on reverse with circular cachet "GARDE NATLE MOBILE / LE COMMANDANT / COMMANDT DE RENNES" in black; mailed from Pont Audesmere (Dec 15) with Ploermel arrival cds on reverse. Extremely rare. Signed Calves. rn 
    Starting bid : 800 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF