Lot
3339 
France, 1871 (Jan. 26) Ballon Monté Cover Franked with 10c Bister on Yellowish, Tête-Bêche, tied by numeral "5" Star cancel of on small Ballon Monté, postmarked "Paris R. de Bondy 26 Janv.' 71" double circle postmark, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 1999 Calves certificate. Yvert Nos. 36b. Scott Nos. 54a Estimate $15,000 - 20,000.
A SUPERB BALLOON COVER WITH THIS TÊTE-BÊCHE FRANKING, PROBABLY CARRIED BY THE CAMBRONNE.