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[Observation balloon under attack during battle] (Item)

Photographic print of a cartoon depicting an observation balloon under attack during a battle, circa 1918.Inscription: "When a feller needs a friend."

[Illustration of hypothetical invasion by land, air, and sea of England by French forces (Item)

Illustration (photographic reproduction) of a hypothetical invasion by land, air, and sea of England by French forces, circa early 1800s. The scene depicts balloons in flight, warships, and troops passing through a tunnel under the English Channel.

[Engraving of large, multicolored balloon adorned with flags] (Item)

Hand-tinted engraving of a large, multicolored balloon adorned with flags, art by George Sala, circa 1850. The caption engraved below the image satirically suggests that the balloon be used as the venue for the upcoming Great Exhibition in 1851. Inscription: "In consequence of the diversity of opinion manifested as to the most eligible site for the Great Exhibition 'Wot is to be' and the…

[Print of Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr. John Jefferies departing Dover during 1785 balloon flight over English Channel] (Item)

Letterpress print of Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr. John Jefferies departing Dover during their 1785 balloon flight over the English Channel, art by E. W. Cocks, circa 1840.

[Print of crowds with hydrogen balloon used in 1783 flight by Nicolas-Louis Robert and Jacques Charles] (Item)

Letterpress print of crowds with the hydrogen balloon used in the 1783 flight by Nicolas-Louis Robert and Jacques Charles, Paris, France, undated.

Luftfahrt des Herrn Professors Bourguet, zu Berlin den 23 May Ao 1804 [Etching of Professor Bourguet] (Item)

Etching of a bust portrait in profile of Professor Bourguet surrounded by ballooning items, original artwork dated 1804. Depicted items include barrels of gas, books, a compass, a balloon, and a parachute.Inscription in German below image: "Luftfahrt des Herrn Professors Bourguet, zu Berlin den 23 May Ao 1804."Label included with engraving: "Berlin. May 23, 1804. Bust of Bourgeuet, balloon and…

La descente du globe aerostatique dans la Prairie de Nesle [Engraving of balloon in Nesle, France] (Item)

Engraving, "La descente du globe aerostatique dans la Prairie de Nesle," depicting a balloon descending in Nesle, France, original piece dated circa 1850s. Text in French is engraved below the image.Label included with engraving: "Satirical print on a site for the Great Exhibition. In color. 5.5 x 9.25 London, 185?"

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

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."

[Print of balloonist James Sadler and passenger William Clayfield landing in Bristol Channel] (Item)

Letterpress print of balloonist James Sadler and passenger William Clayfield landing in the Bristol Channel, original piece dated circa 1810.

[Print of balloon in flight over Hungerford Market] (Item)

Letterpress print of a balloon in flight over Hungerford Market, London, England, original piece dated 1833.

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