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PARIS SIEGE – Two hot-air balloons, including: A letter mark…
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PARIS SIEGE – Two hot-air balloons, including: A letter mark…
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
PARIS SIEGE – Two hot-air balloons, including: A letter marked ‘By hot-air balloon’ transported out of besieged Paris by the balloon named ‘Le Général-Renault’. Letter from the Gazette des Absents, issue no. 15, Saturday 10 December 1870, bearing the sender’s blue stamp “Maison Alph-Giroux”, addressed to Nice – GC 2477 La Vilette, cancelling the 20c postage. Empire laureate. Departed Paris GC 2477 La Vilette 10 December 1870. Arrived in Nice on 22 December 1870.
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About the sale
Ancient and modern books and manuscripts
Auction location
Auction time
06/26/2026 at 2:00 PM
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