£70
LE VICTOR HUGO (15) ?: Small flimsy letter dated 17. October 1870, endorsed 'Par Ballon-monté' and addressed to Etretat, Loire Inférieure; redirected to London with boxed 'AFFRANCHISSEMENT INSUFFISANT'; the stamp (and its cancellation) has been torn away. Reverse shows Paris-Havre TPO and Rouen cds transit marks for 22. October plus London arrival and mis-sort marks for 25. October; address panel with circular MORE TO PAY and m/s '4'[d] charge.Cross Reference: FRANCE, MILITARY, BALLOON MAIL
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