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| Lot |
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Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 1411 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter from beseiged Paris to
Antwerp, Belgium with (30 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, struck with 'Paris / Rue De Clery' despatch cds (Nov 24, levêe 5) and by framed 'PD' in red. Reverse with "EXP. MOERDIJK" Dutch cds and "Pays Bas / Par Anvers"
cds's (Dec 5). Rare Maury = € 2'500. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF700.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1412 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter endorsed with printed
'par Ballon Montê' addressed to Bagneres de Luchon, Haute Garonne and readdressed to the Poste Restante in Milan, Italy the (40 centime) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, with 'Paris / Ministere des Finances' despatch cds (Nov 23,
levêe 6) in black. The writing affected by the immersion but with clear datestamps of Bordeaux TPO (Dec 12), Marseilleà Lyon TPO (Dec 15) and 'Da Susa a Torino' (Dec 16) with framed "AFFRANCHISMENT / INSUFFISANT" in red. Manuscript '4' decimi and
1870 Italy Postage Due 40 c. applied over edge of cover and cancelled in manuscript. Rare and most unusual entire. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF950.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1413 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Entire letter from beseiged Paris to
Berlin, Prussia the (40 centimes) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, struck with 'Paris / Rue Taitbout' cds of despatch (Nov 23, levêe 6). Underpaid with "AFFR. INSUFF / P. 22" in black and charged '1¾' groschen due upon receipt in
blue manuscript. No backstamp as usual, a fine and rare cover. Signed Roumet. Cert. Menozzi (2010) Maury = € 4'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3) (Image 4)
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SOLD for CHF550.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1414 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: 'Mandal Mail'. Complete Gazette des Absents No. 10
addressed to Constantinople, Turkey, the (40 c.) adhesive floated off due to immersion in sea water, struck with 'Paris / Place de la Bourse' cds of despatch (Nov 23, levêe 5) with framed 'P.D.' in red below. Reverse with Marseille cds (Dec 12) and
French P.O. in Constantinople cds of receipt (Dec 23). An extremely rare destination for this flight in wonderful condition Maury = € 6'000. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF1,600.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1415 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue (clearà la corne variety) used
on entire letter from beseiged Paris to Caen, tied by Paris Star '3' with 'Paris / Pl. de la Madeleine' cds alongside (Nov 20 / levêe 7). Reverse with Caen arrival cds (Dec 10), slightly embellished. Most attractive entire. Cert. Roumet (2012). (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF360.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1416 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on entire letter (with long
contents) from beseiged Paris to Calvados, tied by '18' Paris Star with 'Paris / Rue d'Amsterdam' despatch cds (Nov 21 / levêe 6). Reverse with Vierville sur Mer arrival cds (Dec 10) in black. A fine and scarce entire Maury = € 700. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF320.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1417 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 10 c. bistre in a horizontal pair used on
entire letter from beseiged Paris to Vannes, tied by '38' Paris Star with 'Paris / Rue des Feuillantines' despatch cds (Nov 21 / levêe 4). Reverse with faint TPO cds and Vannes arrival (Dec 10). Scarce and attractive entire. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF320.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1418 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on entire letter from
beseiged Paris to Tonneins, tied by '35' Paris Star with corresponding 'Paris / Ministere des Finances' despatch cds (Nov 21 / levêe 6). Reverse with rare circular "DIRECTION GÉNÉRALE DES MANUFACTURES DE L'ETAT / MINISTÈRE DES FINANCES " cachet in
black (the letter concerns tobacco supplies) and Tonniens arrival cds (Dec 11). Scarce and fine entire. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF340.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1419 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue, perfs. trimmed,used on entire
letter from beseiged Paris to Dieppe, tied by Paris Star '15' with 'Paris / Rue Bonaparte' cds alongside (Nov 22 / levêe 6). Reverse with Dieppe arrival cds (Dec 13) and forwarded on to London with framed "AFFRANCHISMENT / INSUFFISANT" in red and
circular 'MORE TO PAY' in black with manuscript '4' (pence) due to pay. London arrival cds (Dec 19). Opens well for display, an attractive entire. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF340.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1420 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on entire letter from
beseiged Paris to Etretat, France and fully paid, tied by Paris Star with 'Paris / Place de la Bourse' despatch cds (Nov 22 / levêe 7). Etretat cds of receipt on reverse (Dec 13) and thence forwarded on to London with framed "AFFRANCHISEMENT /
INSUFFISANT" in black. Sturck on arrival with "SHIP LETTER / LONDON" cds (Dec 17) in red and circular "MORE TO PAY" below readdressing label with "♚ / R" in red. A most unusual and scarce entire. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF400.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1421 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 10 c. bistre horizontal pair, used on "Pli
Confiê" handed to the Ballon Pilot Paul Rolier, internally dated November 22 from beseiged Paris to Abbeville; tied by "LIL P" dotted lozenge of the "Lille - Paris TPO" with cds alongisde (Dec 12) and Abbeville arrival on reverse (Dec 13). One
adhesive with fault but very rare. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF550.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1422 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) Pli Confiê 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on "Pli
Confiê" entire letter handed to the Pilot Paul Rolier, endorsed 'Par Ballon Montê' to Pau, tied by Pau '2795' gros chiffres on arrival; struck with circular "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE / DARTOIS & YON / AERONAUTES / DU / GOUVERNEMENT" handstamp in blue
alongside Pau arrival cds (Dec 16) in black. Some age spots to adhesive and minor imperfections (unsurprising when one considers the journey), a significant and extremely rare entire. Signed Roumet. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF5,500.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1423 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 10 c. bistre used on postcard from beseiged
Paris to Tulle, Correze, tied by Paris Star '1' with 'Paris / Pl. de la Bourse' cds alongside (Nov 22 / levêe 5), without backstamp; together with a further postcard from the same correspondence (Nov 24, levêe 6) with adhesive floated off due to
immersion, struck with framed 'P.P.'. A scarce and attractive pair. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF550.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1424 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Complete "Dêpêche-Ballon" No. 6, written on
November 22 and sent as "Pli Confiê" and handed directly to the Pilot, Paul Rolier, from beseiged Paris to Ploermel, Morbihan without adhesive; struck on reverse with circular cachet "GARDE NATLE MOBILE / LE COMMANDANT / COMMANDT DE RENNES" in black;
mailed from Pont Audesmere (Dec 15) with Ploermel arrival cds on reverse. Extremely rare. Signed Calves. rn (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF3,800.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1425 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on complete
"Dêpêche-Ballon" No. 7, printed newspaper from beseiged Paris to Dieppe, tied by Paris Star with 'Paris / Rue du St. Lazare' cds alongside (Nov 21 / levêe 7). Reverse with Dieppe arrival cds (Dec 13). Some minor bends but a very rare usage. (Image 1) (Image 2) (Image 3)
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SOLD for CHF380.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1426 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on complete "Dêpêche-Ballon"
No. 7 from beseiged Paris to Mêzières en Brenne, Indre tied by Paris Star '19' with 'Paris / Bt. Richard-Lenoir' cds alongside (Nov 21 / levêe 2). Reverse with Mêzières en Brenne arrival cds (Dec 14). Slight aging on perforations but interesting
content and rare. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF400.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1427 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on complete "Dêpêche-Ballon"
No. 8 from beseiged Paris to Bernay, tied by Paris Star with 'Paris / (60)' despatch cds alongside (Nov 23 / levêe 1), without backstamp but with notification of receipt (Dec 10) in manuscript at top, slight stain commensurate with the journey but
rare Maury = € 1'800. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF260.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1428 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on complete "Dêpêche-Ballon"
No. 8 from beseiged Paris to Bordeaux, tied by Paris Star '27' with 'Paris / Gros-Callou' despatch cds alongside (Nov 22 / levêe 7), without backstamp, file fold and soiling commensurate with the journey but rare Maury = € 1'800. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF340.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1429 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Laureated 20 c. blue used on complete Gazette des
Absents No. 9 from beseiged Paris to St. Etienne tied by Paris Star '2' with 'Paris / Rue St. Lazare' cds alongside (Nov 21 / levêe 1). Reverse with St. Etienne arrival cds somewhat smudged, otherwise fine and scarce Maury = € 700. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF200.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
| 1430 |
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 Ville D'Orlêans (Ballon Montê #33) 1870: Siège 20 c. blue used on complete Gazette des
Absents No. 9 from beseiged Paris to to Cublize, Rhône, tied by '1715' gros chiffres with 'Paris / Grenelle' despatch cds (Nov 22 / levêe 2) alongside. Without backstamp and with some overall soiling commensurate with the journey, but scarce Maury =
€ 700. (Image 1) (Image 2)
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SOLD for CHF240.00
Closing..May-31, 11:59 PM |
