Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 6

Ballon monté 1870 (Oct 27): Small Entire letter carried on board of balloon no. 21 'Colonel Charra' to Dunkerque, franked with Napoléon laureated 20 c. blue type II, tied by "ARMÉE FRANCAISE / QUARTR Gal" despatch cds, information strike alongside, reverse with indistinct arrival cds. Cover with some aging, nevertheless a most interesting entire from the troops, sent to the sender's parents, ex Provera. Yvert unlisted / Maury = € 2'350 + 450.