5c Deep Blue, Buffalo Balloon (CL1). Schoendorf Type II, unused (traces of original gum), ample margins, small thin spots

FINE APPEARING EXAMPLE OF THE RARE BUFFALO BALLOON AIR POST ISSUE.

The Buffalo Balloon stamp, designed by John F. B. Lillard and engraved by John H. Snively, was printed by Wheeler Brothers Printers in Nashville, Tenn., The stamps were intended for use on a balloon flight from Nashville to Gallatin Tenn., which took place on June 18, 1877. Of the 300 that were printed, only 23 were used.

With 1973 P.F. certificate

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