Experience Celebre Faite a Paris [Engraving of balloon flight on January 2, 1783]

Engraving, "Experience Celebre Faite a Paris," depicting the January 2, 1783 balloon flight over France, undated. Text in French is engraved below the image.

Label included with engraving: "Paris Ascent. Monday, December 1 [crossed out with handwritten correction: January 2], 1783. Nesle. Landing. Same day. 7 1/2 x 5. Line engraving."