Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 5

Ballon monté 1871 (Jan 18): Entire letter carried on board of balloon no. 63 'Général Bourbaki' to Revel, franked with Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, a fresh and fine single adhesive, tied by "A.F.A." lozenge with matching "ARMEE FRANCAISE" despatch cds alongside, reverse with clear Jersey arrival cds (Jan 31). A rare and attractive Fieldpost entire, cert. Robineau (2006) Maury = € 500 + 3'250.