FRANCE Ballon Monté, 1870 (20 sep. [text]) The "Neptune" Pli confié. Letter with text from Paris to St. Sever sur l'Adour (25.9), entrusted directly to the pilot Jules Duruof, not stamped and taxed 30c. via stamp pad. transit cancellation "Paris à Bordeaux 2 ° / E / 24 Sept." Rare letters transported by hot-air balloon "Neptune" represent the first cases of "Airmail". Provenance Collezione "Tirreno" Cert. Bolaffi "La Parola Scritta" Cover.....(N. 1)

Estimate € 4,000 - 5,000

Sold € 9,500