Lot 286
Thirty-third Balloon of the Siege: 1870...

Stamps and Postal History of the World | 5930
Auction: 29 March 2022 at 01:00 BST
£95
Description
Thirty-third Balloon of the Siege: 1870 envelope to Montpellier franked by Ceres 20c Republic, tied by red official cds for 24 Nov, carried on the Balloon 'Ville d'Orleans' which departed Paris on 24 Nov, backstamped with Montpellier arrival d/s for 12 Dec, small tear to envelope and light staining, still an attractive cover.

