"Framed Engravings Of Balloons - Hot Air Balloons And Parachute - Ep. 19th"
Large frame bringing together 4 engravings on the rare themes of Balloons / Hot Air Balloons / Parachutes. - Air travel carried out by Charles and Robert on December 1, 1783 - Departure from the Tuileries garden in Paris, - Lenormand made the first parachute experience from the top of the Montpellier Observatory tower, - Project for the flying boat of the Jesuit Lana, - Maneuvering captive aerostats in the armies of the Republic. Original engraving on steel with a chisel. Hand watercolored. Dimension(s): Framing: High. 44.5 cm – Width. 38.7 cm - Width. Baguette: 2.5 cm, Condition: PERFECT CONDITION, Period: 1st HALF 19th century, Framing: CURRENT - Gold beveled fillets - Marie-Louise in sky blue wild silk - Viel gold fillet - Wooden baguette, gold water gilding, PAYMENT and TRANSPORT PAYMENTS ACCEPTED via PAYPAL / LYDIA / CB in VAD (distance selling) or by CHECK PACKAGES WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 3 DAYS. COMBINED SHIPPING POSSIBLE IF MULTIPLE ITEMS PURCHASED.