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France Ballon Monte: Le "Duquesne" VF Paris to Clermont Ferrand
$125.00
France Ballon Monte: Le "Duquesne" VF folded wrapper, Jan 4, 1871 Paris cancel, sent to Clermont Ferrand (Jan 18, 1871 backstamp), carried 150 kg of mail. This balloon was fitted with two propellers that could be co ... Read More
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- Country
- France
- Condition
- Used
- Stamp Format
- Single
Item Description
France Ballon Monte: Le "Duquesne" VF folded wrapper, Jan 4, 1871 Paris cancel, sent to Clermont Ferrand (Jan 18, 1871 backstamp), carried 150 kg of mail. This balloon was fitted with two propellers that could be controlled by the aeronaut. The winds became violent and the balloon landed in Prussian held territory. Capture was avoided with the help of locals and they arrived in French held territory. (BM55 €450)Seller Information
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- henrygitner (2811)
- Registered Since
- 03/05/2017
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- Henry Gitner Philatelists Inc.
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- Item Location
- New York, United States
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