Ballon Monte. 1870 (Nov 12) Printed Lettre-Journal De Paris No. 7, with supplement No. 7 (which reports the authorisation to send microfilmed replies back to Paris by pigeon) , sent to Tours with 20c tied by "35" in a star, Paris Ministere des Finances c.d.s alongside, backstamped upon arrival (Nov 20?). Light vertical fold, otherwise fine and very attractive, flown on the "General Ulrick". Photo on Page 155.
Suggested price: £ 200-...
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Lot #1043 - france and colonies franco-prussian war
Lot #1044 - france and colonies franco-prussian war
Ballon Monte. 1870 (Dec 10) Small entire letter to Lyon endorsed "Par ballon monte", with 1870 20c blue tied by star cancel, a Paris c.d.s alongside, backstamped at Lyon (Dec 21), carried on the "General Renault". A fine Ballon Monte.
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Lot #1045 - france and colonies franco-prussian war
Boule de Moulin. 1870 (Dec 20) Small cover from Bordeaux to Paris inscribed "Par Moulins - Allier", bearing imperf Bordeaux issue 20c (3 margins) and 80c (faults) each cancelled "532" with a Bordeaux c.d.s alongside. The enclosed letter includes mention of ‘sending a telegram in September by Pigeon Post; apparently the Government prevented public use of this method on 27th October and the writer doubts that it has been received. The...
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