2017-09-11 Mon

The 365th auction by Heinrich Koehler Stamp Auction House in Wiesbaden, Germany will be conducted from 25th to 30th September. One of the highlights include a cover from Paris that was sent to Yokohama, Japan with a 1867 80-centime rose Emperor Napoleon III stamp, tied by a star cancel.

A postmark reads “PARIS R. DES Vlles Hdrttes” and is dated 25th October 1870. A Marseille transit mark is dated 2nd November and Yokohama arrival mark is dated 25th December. The imperfections on the envelope are improved at right. It is a very odd destination for Ballon Monte mail. The envelope comes with a 2006 Roger Calves certificate and has a starting bid of €10,000.