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Lot# 2048 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 2048 France

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    1870 (24. Oct.) 20c.blue vertical pair (lower stamp minor corner fault) tied to cover by 'Paris' star '21'canceller, a 'PARIS B.ST ANTOINE) datestamp is set underneath the franking. The letter is endorsed '3 gramme' and 'Par ballon monté' and is directed to SAMSUN on the Black Sea in the OTTOMAN EMPIRE. A MARSEIILE (5. Nov.) transit together with a further transit CONSTANTINOPLE (12. Nov.) is struck on the reverse. Whilst it is impossible to ascertain which balloon carried this letter, LE  VAUBAN being the most likely, the destination on the Black Sea makes this letter outstanding. A very rare item indeed. Signed Roumet and Calves Certificate (2006).   
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold