Lote 186

✉ FRANCIA. 1870 (27 Oct.). PARIS to YORK (Great Britain). BALLOON "LE COLONEL CHARRAS". Envelope (without text) franked with 10 cts. and 20 cts. (faults) Star cancel and PARIS/R. ST. DOMINIQUE cds. Arrival (4 Nov.) redirected to a new address and charged 1d. (redirection fee). Contrary to regulations the surcharge for redirection was annulled. First recorded cover known for Balloon Post Mail. Faults but a VERY RARE cover.