Lot 1063
France, 1870-1871 Ballon Monte Cover Group, 5 Covers. Five different Ballon Monte covers. Includes Oct 8, 1870 "Par Ballon Monte" formula letter flown on "Le Non Denomme" ("Unnamed #2), Oct 18, 1870 cover to ENGLAND flown on "Le Victor Hugo" with 2 stamp franking (both creased), Nov 21, 1870 formula letter giving details about Pigeon Mail flown on "La Ville d' Orleans", Jan 7, 1871 letter to BELGIUM flown on "Le Newton" with 2 stamp franking (rugged condition) and Jan 11, 1871 "Par Ballon Monte" formula letter flown on "Le General Faidherbe." Except for problems mentioned above, group is fine to very fine or better. Cat $2500. Estimate Value $700 - UP
The Ora Eads Collection.
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