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Lot# 2198 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 2198 France

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    1870, Ballon Monté, Le General Uhrich flight, 30 c. bistre, tied to envelope by Paris "1" in dotted star cancel, sent to Brussels, dated 16 November 1870, with Paris datestamp alongside, endorsed top "Ballon Monté", boxed "PD" in red also, to reverse an arrival in black dated 23 November 1870, a very fine example of this scarce first night flight, which was attempted to avoid the lookout from the Prussian Army.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF