Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Fall of a mail balloon within German lines. Engraving by Capuz. "Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia" (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1871.

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