The flying ship. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Photographic reproduction of a 18th century etching showing an airship designed by Brazilian Jesuit Bartolomeu de Gusmão. Ship has a bird's head and feathers, a boat-like body in which a man stands looking through a telescope, a flag with crest is attached to the rear of the ship. The sections are keyed by letter, legend not included; source of print is unknown.

Reproduction of an 18th century book illustration.