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Folded letter from Paris office at Rue Serpente

Description:

This folded letter originated from the Paris office at Rue Serpente on October 30, 1870, (sixth collection) and was prepaid 20 centimes for the French internal letter rate to Langrune-sur-Mer, “Par Ballon Monté.” Based on the date and time of collection plus the arrival datestamp of November 5, 1870, it is likely that this letter was carried out of Paris by the balloon Fulton.

The Fulton carried 250 kilograms of mail. The flight remained relatively uneventful, punctuated only by the cold weather and a rough landing. The dispatches were forwarded to La Jumelliere, where the letters entered the French mail system.

Date

Paris/R. Serpente (collection) 30 October 1870

Caen a Paris (ambulant) 4 October 1870

Langrune-s-Mer (arrival) 5 November 1870

Date:
October 30, 1870
Markings:
“Ballon Monté” endorsement 20 centime Napoleon Lauré (Sc 33) tied by Paris Star (Etoile) No. 25 cancel
Medium:
paper; ink
Dimensions:
Other: 5.1 x 12.7cm (2 x 5in.)
Museum ID:
0.260305.9.65.1
Place:
FRANCE (republic)
Collection:
National Postal Museum (SI)
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Jeff Bohn
April 26, 2006

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