Engraving - Aerostat - Steam Dirigible By Mr. Giffard, Built In 1852 - Mid-19th Century

Engraving - Aerostat - Steam Dirigible By Mr. Giffard, Built In 1852 - Mid-19th Century-photo-3

Engraving - Aerostat - Steam Dirigible By Mr. Giffard, Built In 1852 - Mid-19th Century-photo-4

Object description :

"Engraving - Aerostat - Steam Dirigible By Mr. Giffard, Built In 1852 - Mid-19th Century"

Engraved by Louis FIGUIER. Hand-watercoloured. Dimension(s): Frame: Length 27 cm - Height 23.5 cm, condition(s): PERFECT CONDITION, Period: MID-19th CENTURY, Frame: CURRENT - Gold bevel - Marie-Louise in green moiré - Elm burl wood stick, Observation(s): The Giffard aerostat is the first dirigible balloon with a propeller and rudder, tested by Henri Giffard on September 24, 1852 from Paris to Élancourt (Seine-et-Oise, today Yvelines), traveling 28 kilometers. PAYMENT and TRANSPORT PAYMENTS ACCEPTED via PAYPAL / CB in VAD (distance selling) or by CHECK PACKAGES WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 3 DAYS. GROUPED SHIPPING POSSIBLE WHEN PURCHASING MULTIPLE ITEMS.

Price: 250 €

Artist: Louis Figuier
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Perfect condition

Material: Paper
Length: 27 cm
Height: 23.5 cm

Reference: 1450014