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Lot# 7030 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 7030 Ballon Monté

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    Ballon Monté 1870 (1 Oct): Napolèon laureated 10 c. bistre as well as single example and pair of 20 c. blue, each tied by "32" étoile in black. Matching "PARIS R. St. DOMque-St.-Gn" datestamp struck in black on entire letter to New York as well as framed PD, faint London transit, "NEW YORK British Packet" arrival cds, and "2 cents" handstamp, all in red alongside, reverse with two French ambulants. The entire was carried on the balloon No. 6 "L'Armand Barbès", an attractive small neat item to an unusual destination. Cert. Scheller (2020) Yvert = € 385 + 4'000 / Maury = € 375 + 7'500. rnNote: Correct 70 centimes rate to the USA via the United Kingdom. Interesting text: The writer, apparently an American volunteer with the French army, invites his lady friend to visit him, be it among ruins or in a freed city.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,800 CHF