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[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…

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."