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Stephan und Joseph, Gebrüder Mongolfier [sic], geb. zu Annonay im Vivarais / DeLaunay, del. ; D. Berger, sculp., 1784.

Stephan und Joseph, Gebrüder Mongolfier [sic], geb. zu Annonay im Viva...

Bust-length double profile portrait of the Montgolfier brothers, French ballonists; after the gold medal designed by Houdon. Quotation from Ovid printed below portrait. Tissandier collection.

Rto. del Capitan dn. Vincente Lunardi. Nació en Lucca el dia 11 de enero de 1759 ... / Nesmith, pinxt. ; Burke, fecit.

Rto. del Capitan dn. Vincente Lunardi. Nació en Lucca el dia 11 de ene...

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi, with text describing highlights of his diplomatic and aerial activities. Tissandier collection.

[Marquis de Brantco (Vanclure), who was involved in a balloon ascension on April 4, 1784, profile portrait] / en aou[...] 1790, [...]ss. p. Fouquet ; gr. p. Chrétien, inv. du physionotrace, Cloitre St. Honoré à Paris.

[Marquis de Brantco (Vanclure), who was involved in a balloon ascensio...

"Son tableau est fidel et vrai comme lui" printed below portrait. Tissandier collection.

Mr. Edward Spencer, born May 8th 1799 who accompanied Mr. Charles Green in that fatal parachute experiment of Mr. Robert Cocking's, July 24th, 1837, from Vauxhall Gardens. And has made twenty-seven ascents with Mr. Green, up to this date, August 24th, 1839 / / G.P. Harding, F.S.A., del. et fecit ; Day & Haghe, lithrs. to the Queen.

Mr. Edward Spencer, born May 8th 1799 who accompanied Mr. Charles Gree...

Head-and-shoulders portrait of solicitor, Edward Spencer, who accompanied balloonist Charles Green on several ascensions. A balloon with an attached parachute is in the background. Printed signature below title... More

A consultation previous to an aerial voyage from London to Weilburg in Nassau on the 7th day of November, 1836 / painted by J. Hollins, A.R.A. ; engraved by J.H. Robinson, hon. member of the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburgh.

A consultation previous to an aerial voyage from London to Weilburg in...

Group portrait with balloon in the background of (from left to right) W. Prideaux, J. Hollins, W. M. James, Robert Hollond, Charles Green, and Thomas Monck Mason. Hollond was a sponsor of the 500 mile flight ta... More

Giuseppe Michele Montgolfier / Pinelli, inc.

Giuseppe Michele Montgolfier / Pinelli, inc.

Tissandier collection. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Le tricolore, Tissandier Collection, France

Le tricolore, Tissandier Collection, France

Print shows the French "Le Tricolore" balloon in the colors of the French flag with three passengers, possibly Jules Duruof, his wife, and another man, standing in the basket during an ascension in Paris, June ... More

[Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonists Albert Tissandier (left) and Gaston Tissandier (right) inside an oval, with vignettes above of balloons "Zenith" and "Jean Bart" and an airship below] / Boulard, fils.

[Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonists Albert Tissandier (...

Tissandier collection. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Baron du Pont Duchambon, elève du roi à l'École royale militaire de Paris le jour ou il a voulu s'enlever dans le balon de Blanchard au Champs de Mars, 1784 / / Peint par son cousin eleve du Roi.

Baron du Pont Duchambon, elève du roi à l'École royale militaire de Pa...

Half-length portrait of Baron Du Pont Duchambon with balloon in background. Tissandier collection.

[Portraits of three balloonists Ippolito Caffi, Francesco Arban, and G. Seiffard, with a small view of them in an ascending balloon]

[Portraits of three balloonists Ippolito Caffi, Francesco Arban, and G...

Tissandier collection. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Model of a statue dedicated to French balloonists, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier, featuring a double profile portrait from a gold medal designed by Houdon and an inflated balloon] / H. Thiriat, sc.

[Model of a statue dedicated to French balloonists, Joseph and Etienne...

Tissandier collection. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ascensione del cave. Emile Julhes, capitano areonauta [i.e. aeronauta]

Ascensione del cave. Emile Julhes, capitano areonauta [i.e. aeronauta]

Italian poster shows two men in a captive balloon labeled "Italia"; the uniformed man sits on the hoop, and the other stands in the basket waving a cloth. Tissandier collection.

Jean Pierre Blanchard / R. Livesay, pinxit ; J. Newton, sculpsit.

Jean Pierre Blanchard / R. Livesay, pinxit ; J. Newton, sculpsit.

Half-length portrait of French balloonist, Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Text below elaborates on his career as an aeronaut: "The first aerial mariner, citizen of Calais & pensioner of the French King, born at Andely ... More

Fowls of a feather flock together / K., fecit, 1785.

Fowls of a feather flock together / K., fecit, 1785.

Scottish cartoon shows a group of men conversing as balloons sail overhead. Possibly Scottish balloonist James Tytler and Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi.

Mr. Blanchard, citoyen de Calais, pensionaire de S.M.T.C. et correspondent des plusieurs accademies [sic] / A.W. Küffner, del. et sc.

Mr. Blanchard, citoyen de Calais, pensionaire de S.M.T.C. et correspon...

Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist, Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Tissandier collection.

Vincent Lunardi, Esqr., his dog & his cat

Vincent Lunardi, Esqr., his dog & his cat

Half-length portrait of Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi, shown with his pets and tribute verse below the image. Mounted with separate sheet "First ae̋rial voyage in England" and possibly Lunardi's signature.... More

Franc̦ois Pilatre de Rozier, né à Metz le 30. mars 1756, mort près de Boulogne sur Mer le 15. juin 1785

Franc̦ois Pilatre de Rozier, né à Metz le 30. mars 1756, mort près de ...

Oval head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier.

Francesco Arban di Lione / Stani[...]é Morelli.

Francesco Arban di Lione / Stani[...]é Morelli.

Half-length portrait of French ballonist Francesco Arban standing in the basket of a balloon, waving his hat. Tissandier collection.

Francesco Arban di Lione, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Francesco Arban di Lione, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Francesco Arban di Lione commemorating his twelfth flight.

[Albert Tissandier (left), Gaston Tissandier (right), and an unidentified man in the basket of their airship demonstrating an electric navigational system featuring a propeller] / P. Ferat ; E.A. Tilly, sc.

[Albert Tissandier (left), Gaston Tissandier (right), and an unidentif...

Tissandier collection. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Sixteen vignettes from the lives of French balloonists, Albert and Gaston Tissandier] / Adrien Marie à Gaston Tissandier souvenir de notre ascension du 3 aôut 1887.

[Sixteen vignettes from the lives of French balloonists, Albert and Ga...

Drawing shows preparation for a balloon ascension, view from the balloon, landing at Chauvigny and deflation, and discussion of the event at the dinner table at the Chateau de l'Odière. Compare with pencil sket... More

Gordon Bennett International Balloon Trophy goes to U.S. Army Air Corps. The Gordon Bennett International Balloon Trophy, property of the National Aeronautic Association by virtue of three victories by American Balloonists, was today presented to Assistant Secretary of War for Aviation F. Trubee Davison for the Army Air Corps for a year by Orville Wright, secretary of the Contest Committee of the Association An Army pilot, Captain W.G. Kemper, secured the trophy for America by winning the race from Detroit last year. In the photograph, left to right: Ray Cooper, of the National Aeronautic Association, who brought the trophy to Washington by airplane from Michigan; Brig. General Benjamin Foulois, Assistant Chief of the Army Air Corps; Secretary F. Trubee Davison; Orville Wright; and Porter Adams, president of the National Aeronautic Association

Gordon Bennett International Balloon Trophy goes to U.S. Army Air Corp...

A group of men standing next to each other. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vincent Lunardi Esqr., secretary to the late Neapolitan ambassador, first aerial traveller in England. An honorary member of the Honble. Artillery Company of the City of London and Royal Archer of Scotland / Nesmith, pinxt. ; Burke, fecit.

Vincent Lunardi Esqr., secretary to the late Neapolitan ambassador, fi...

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi. Tissandier collection.

François Blanchard / Bollinger, sc., engraving, Library of Congress

François Blanchard / Bollinger, sc., engraving, Library of Congress

Half-length profile portrait of French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Tissandier collection.

Etienne et Joseph Montgolfier freres. Nes à Annonay en Vivarais. Inventeures en Société un globe aérounatique

Etienne et Joseph Montgolfier freres. Nes à Annonay en Vivarais. Inven...

Bust-length double profile portrait of the Montgolfier brothers, French ballonists. After the gold medal designed by Houdon. Printed below portrait: verse and Se vende chez F.M. Will à Augsbourg. Tissandier collection.

Il Capitano Vincenzo Lunardi, nato in Lucca li 3 gennajo 1759, che esequi il suo XIII viaggio, aereo in Napoli li 13 settembre 1789 / Nesmith, pinxt. ; Burke, fecit.

Il Capitano Vincenzo Lunardi, nato in Lucca li 3 gennajo 1759, che ese...

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi. "Si vende da Luigi Maresculchi alla Stamperia di Musica nel Pallazzo nuovo che fa Cantone ai Gradoni di Chaija" printed below title. Tissandie... More

[Collecting cards with pictures of events in ballooning history from 1783 to 1883]

[Collecting cards with pictures of events in ballooning history from 1...

Sheet of 10 uncut cards; individually numbered and issued as "Collection 476", "1re série." Captions in French are printed on the verso of each card. Tissandier collection.

[Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, seated at a desk in his study] / H. Thiriat.

[Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, seated at a desk in his study] ...

"Tissandier's workroom" inscribed on mount. Tissandier collection. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier, French balloonist, head-and-shoulders portrait, blowing hydrogen gas into a flame]

[Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier, French balloonist, head-and-shoulder...

Tissandier collection. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Le tricolore, Tissandier Collection, France

Le tricolore, Tissandier Collection, France

Print shows the French "Le Tricolore" balloon in the colors of the French flag with three passengers, possibly Jules Duruof, his wife, and another man, standing in the basket during an ascension in Paris, June ... More

Charles, (Jacques Alexandre César.) né Beaugency-sur-Loire, le 11 novembre 1746, élu en 1793 / Jul. Bailly, 1820.

Charles, (Jacques Alexandre César.) né Beaugency-sur-Loire, le 11 nove...

Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Jacques Alexandre César Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen balloon, Dec. 1, 1783. "Institut royal de France, Académie des sciences (physique génle.... More

Projet d'une traversée du pole Nord en ballon / Poyet.

Projet d'une traversée du pole Nord en ballon / Poyet.

Print at bottom of page shows a cross section of the basket beneath the balloon, "Le Sivel" during its expedition to the North Pole. Interior of cabin includes a central living area occupied by four men, an are... More

Elisa Garnerin, aeronaute / Jules Porreau, sc., 1854.

Elisa Garnerin, aeronaute / Jules Porreau, sc., 1854.

Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist Elisa Garnerin. Library has two versions: printed in brown ink (no. 49) and black ink (no. 50). Tissandier collection.

Giovanni Luder fioro, asceso in aria per mezzo di un globo aereostatico diretto dal Sig. Dre. Gaet, Cioni Dalla Piazza del Carmine di Firenze il di 16 iuglio 1795 a ore 7 1/2 pomerid e disceso alle 9= nella Pieve di Remole distante 8= mig. da fir vi cino al Pontassieve / C. Lasinio, inv. e inc.

Giovanni Luder fioro, asceso in aria per mezzo di un globo aereostatic...

Half-length portrait of Italian balloonist Giovanni Luder, standing in a ballon basket during an ascent over Florence, Italy. Tissandier collection.

[Double profile portrait of the Montgolfier brothers, French balloonists, with view of their birthplace, Annonay, and two other scenes from "France pittoresque"]

[Double profile portrait of the Montgolfier brothers, French balloonis...

Tissandier collection. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Charles aux Thuilleries [i.e. Tuileries] le 1er decembre 1783

Charles aux Thuilleries [i.e. Tuileries] le 1er decembre 1783

Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist J.A.C. Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen balloon, Dec. 1, 1783. "Jusq'alors san égal, le monarque des airs, y suivit son rival" printed b... More

Francesco Arban di Lione, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Francesco Arban di Lione, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist, Francesco Arban, commemorating his twelfth flight. Includes items related to his work: a gas bag and netting, a telescope, barrels of gas, and a balloon ascendi... More

[Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, head-and-shoulders portrait] / Smeeton Tilly.

[Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, head-and-shoulders portrait] / ...

"Portrait de Gaston Tissandier. Gravure sur bois de Smeeton Tilly d'après une photographie. Collection Gaston Tissandier" inscribed next to portrait. Tissandier collection.

[Lieut. W. Reed, Pensacola, Florida, and Chief Rigger Kit Mallenax of Pensacola, flyers of one of the Navy balloons in the Milwaukee race, standing under balloon]

[Lieut. W. Reed, Pensacola, Florida, and Chief Rigger Kit Mallenax of ...

No. CH 14904. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood, Chicago. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, seated at a desk in his study] / H. Thiriat.

[Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, seated at a desk in his study] ...

"Tissandier's workroom" inscribed on mount. Tissandier collection. Public domain photograph of 19th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Luigi Piana, aereonauta Bolog̀nese / Corso 145.

Luigi Piana, aereonauta Bolog̀nese / Corso 145.

Head-and-shoulders portrait of Italian balloonist Luigi Piana. Includes a map of his various balloon ascents from Rome, with a note that he was killed on his fifth ascent on November 27, 1853. A vignette showin... More

M.S. Blanchard, celebre aeronauta, al momento del volo aerostatico da Lei eseguito in Milano in presenza delle LL. AA. II. e RR. la sera del 15 agosto 1811 / N.H.J. ; L. Rados.

M.S. Blanchard, celebre aeronauta, al momento del volo aerostatico da ...

Full-length portrait of French balloonist Marie-Madeleine-Sophie Armand Blanchard, standing in the decorated basket of her balloon during her flight in Milan, Italy, in 1811, in the presence of the imperial and... More

F. Pilatre de Rozier. Premier navigateur ae̋rien et pensionaire du roy / Pujos delineavit ad vivum ; Legrand, g.

F. Pilatre de Rozier. Premier navigateur ae̋rien et pensionaire du roy...

Oval head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier, who took the first balloon flight in 1783. "Et se trouve chez Mr. Pujos Peintre, Quai Pelletier prés la Greve" at bottom o... More

Giuseppe Michele Montgolfier / Pinelli, inc.

Giuseppe Michele Montgolfier / Pinelli, inc.

Tissandier collection. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mr. Blanchard, citoyen de Calais et de plusieurs autres villes, par adoption pensionaire de S.M.T.C. et de plusieurs accademies [sic] / H. Hessell ; C.W. Bock.

Mr. Blanchard, citoyen de Calais et de plusieurs autres villes, par ad...

Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist, Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Tissandier collection

Mrs. R--ss ; the aerial traveller

Mrs. R--ss ; the aerial traveller

Pair of oval head-and-shoulder portraits; at left is a woman, Mrs. R--ss and the man at right is an unnamed balloonist. Tissandier collection.

Mr. Charles, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Mr. Charles, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist J.A.C. Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen balloon, Dec. 1, 1783. Tissandier collection.

Madame Blanchard (Madeleine Sophie Armand) aéronaute née vers 1778 [death symbol] à Paris 6 juillet 1819 / / Jules Porreau, sc., 1859.

Madame Blanchard (Madeleine Sophie Armand) aéronaute née vers 1778 [de...

Half-length portrait of French balloonist, Marie-Madeleine-Sophie Armand Blanchard. Tissandier collection. Reference copy in LOT 3844.

La ville de Calais / J. Duruof, Pau, 4 février 1875 ; lith. Veronese, Pau.

La ville de Calais / J. Duruof, Pau, 4 février 1875 ; lith. Veronese, ...

Print shows the French balloon "La Ville de Calais" with several passengers, possibly Jules Duruof, his wife, and two or three others, standing in the basket. Scale: Echelle de 25 mill. pour 1 mêtre 1/40. Prin... More

[Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, bust-length oval portrait] / H. Thiriat, s.

[Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, bust-length oval portrait] / H....

Tissandier collection. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, full-length portrait standing in basket of a balloon]

[Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, full-length portrait standing i...

"Alt. 2000 m., au dessus de la fort de Cricy, a Monsieur Gaston Tissandier [...] du votre ascension du 26 juin 1886, Maurice [...]" inscribed upper left corner of image. Tissandier collection.

[Collecting cards with pictures of events in ballooning history from 1795 to 1846]

[Collecting cards with pictures of events in ballooning history from 1...

Sheet of 10 uncut cards, individually captioned and numbered; issued as "Collection 476," "2ème série." French captions on each card. Tissandier collection. Exhibited: "The Dream of Flight" : American Treasure... More

[Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonists Albert Tissandier (left) and Gaston Tissandier (right) inside an oval, with vignettes above of balloons "Zenith" and "Jean Bart" and an airship below] / Boulard, fils.

[Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonists Albert Tissandier (...

Tissandier collection. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Etienne & Joseph Montgolfier, Tissandier Collection, France

Etienne & Joseph Montgolfier, Tissandier Collection, France

Bust-length double profile portrait of the Montgolfier brothers, French ballonists. After the gold medal designed by Houdon. Printed above portrait: MS C.L. no. 429. Tissandier collection.

A lʹhippodrome - l'equilibre dans l'air / Lefman, sc.

A lʹhippodrome - l'equilibre dans l'air / Lefman, sc.

French caricature shows the balloonist Camille Dartois in a balloon labeled "Hippodrome" and Bradbury, a circus performer, standing while riding a horse at the Hippodrome, Paris. Illus. from: La grenouille, pr... More

A consultation previous to an aerial voyage from London to Weilburg in Nassau on the 7th day of November, 1836 / painted by J. Hollins, A.R.A. ; engraved by J.H. Robinson, hon. member of the Imperial Academy of St. Petersburgh.

A consultation previous to an aerial voyage from London to Weilburg in...

Group portrait with balloon in the background of (from left to right) W. Prideaux, J. Hollins, W. M. James, Robert Hollond, Charles Green, and Thomas Monck Mason. Hollond was a sponsor of the 500 mile flight ta... More

[Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier, French balloonist, head-and-shoulders portrait, blowing hydrogen gas into a flame]

[Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier, French balloonist, head-and-shoulder...

Tissandier collection. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Projet d'une traversée du pole Nord en ballon / Poyet.

Projet d'une traversée du pole Nord en ballon / Poyet.

Print at bottom of page shows a cross section of the basket beneath the balloon, "Le Sivel" during its expedition to the North Pole. Interior of cabin includes a central living area occupied by four men, an are... More

[View of journalist Joseph Crocé-Spinelli, naval officer Henri Sivel, and Gaston Tissandier in the basket of the balloon, "Zénith," after losing consciousness due to lack of oxygen after reaching an altitude of nearly 28,000 ft., near Paris, France, April, 1875] / [...] ; Lefman, sc.

[View of journalist Joseph Crocé-Spinelli, naval officer Henri Sivel, ...

Newspaper clipping from French serial La Nature? Tissandier collection. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[French balloonist Jacques Alexandre César Charles receiving a wreath from Apollo, while cherubs and an angel surround his balloon] / E.A. Tilly, sc. ; Nageon[?], inv. & del. 1788.
Charles aux Thuillieries [i.e., Tuileries] le 1r decembre MDCCLXXXIII / gravé p. Thoenert.

Charles aux Thuillieries [i.e., Tuileries] le 1r decembre MDCCLXXXIII ...

Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist J.A.C. Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen balloon, Dec. 1, 1783. Includes balloon in background and large bird in foreground. Tissandier c... More

James Sadler, Esqr., first English aeronaut / drawn & engraved by B. Taylor.

James Sadler, Esqr., first English aeronaut / drawn & engraved by B. T...

Head-and-shoulders portrait of English balloonist James Sadler. Tissandier collection.

Mr. Blanchard, lʹaréonaute / desine dʹapres nature par Mr. Bolomey ; et grave par Mlle. Evans ; s. la direc. de M. d'Sallieth.

Mr. Blanchard, lʹaréonaute / desine dʹapres nature par Mr. Bolomey ; e...

Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Includes image of Blanchard's balloon demonstrating his experiments with balloon navigation. Tissandier collection.

Etienne et Joseph Montgolfier, freres. Nés à Annonay en Vivaraes [i.e. Vivarais], inventeurs en Société du globe ae̋rostatique / gravé p. Thoenert.

Etienne et Joseph Montgolfier, freres. Nés à Annonay en Vivaraes [i.e....

Bust-length double profile portrait of the Montgolfier brothers, French ballonists; after the gold medal designed by Houdon. Two images below portrait show "Projet d'un Monument a elever a Mr. Charles" in Paris... More

Monsr. Garnerin, the intrepid aeronaut, engraving, Library of Congress

Monsr. Garnerin, the intrepid aeronaut, engraving, Library of Congress

Oval head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist and parchutist A.J. Garnerin. Tissandier collection.

[Pencil sketch for sixteen vignettes from the lives of French balloonists Albert and Gaston Tissandier]

[Pencil sketch for sixteen vignettes from the lives of French ballooni...

Drawing shows preparation for a balloon ascension, view from the balloon, landing at Chauvigny and deflation, and discussion of the event at the dinner table at the Chateau de l'Odière. Attribution and date bas... More

Les frères Montgolfier / Pigeot, del. et sculp.

Les frères Montgolfier / Pigeot, del. et sculp.

Bust-length double profile portrait of the Montgolfier brothers, French ballonists. After the gold medal designed by Houdon. "Aux frères Tissandier" inscribed below portrait. Tissandier collection.

[View of journalist Joseph Crocé-Spinelli, naval officer Henri Sivel, and Gaston Tissandier in the basket of the balloon, "Zénith," after losing consciousness due to lack of oxygen after reaching an altitude of nearly 28,000 ft., near Paris, France, April, 1875] / [...] ; Lefman, sc.

[View of journalist Joseph Crocé-Spinelli, naval officer Henri Sivel, ...

Newspaper clipping from French serial La Nature? Tissandier collection. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Prof. A.T. Glasgow, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1920

Prof. A.T. Glasgow, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870...

"Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin. & N.Y." No. 4147. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Jean Pierre Blanchard / R. Livesay, pinxit ; J. Newton, sculpsit.

Jean Pierre Blanchard / R. Livesay, pinxit ; J. Newton, sculpsit.

Half-length portrait of French balloonist, Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Text below elaborates on his career as an aeronaut: "The first aerial mariner, citizen of Calais & pensioner of the French King, born at Andely ... More

Jean Pierre Blanchard. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Jean Pierre Blanchard. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Half-length portrait of French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Tissandier collection.

Charles aux Thuilleries [i.e., Tuileries] le 1e decembre 1783 / P.G. Tavenard, sculp.

Charles aux Thuilleries [i.e., Tuileries] le 1e decembre 1783 / P.G. T...

Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist J.A.C. Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen balloon, Dec. 1, 1783. Includes banner with caption "Jusq'alors san égal, le monarque des airs, y... More

Gaston Tissandier / Ch. Dietrich, sculps.

Gaston Tissandier / Ch. Dietrich, sculps.

Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist, Gaston Tissandier. Library has two versions, mounted together: with text (no. 85a) and proof before letters (no. 85b). Tissandier collection.

Le tricolore, Tissandier Collection, France

Le tricolore, Tissandier Collection, France

Print shows the French "Le Tricolore" balloon in the colors of the French flag with three passengers, possibly Jules Duruof, his wife, and another man, standing in the basket during an ascension in Paris, June ... More

Charles, (Jacques Alexandre César.) né Beaugency-sur-Loire, le 11 novembre 1746, élu en 1793 / Jul. Bailly, 1820.

Charles, (Jacques Alexandre César.) né Beaugency-sur-Loire, le 11 nove...

Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Jacques Alexandre César Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen balloon, Dec. 1, 1783. "Institut royal de France, Académie des sciences (physique génle.... More

Francisque Arban, aéronaute franc̦ais

Francisque Arban, aéronaute franc̦ais

Half-length portrait of French balloonist, Francesco Arban. Includes Italian poem by Vincenzo Monti, below title. Library has two versions: b&w (no. 3) and hand-colored (no. 4). Tissandier collection. DCRM(G) ... More

A Etienne de Montgolfier, cooperateur et inventeur de l'art aérostatique / Binet, del., ; Le Beau, sculp.

A Etienne de Montgolfier, cooperateur et inventeur de l'art aérostatiq...

Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist, Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier. Tissandier collection.

Jos. de Montgolfier, chevalier de l'ordre de St. Michel, inventeur de l'art ae̋rostatique / Binet, del., ; Le Beau, sculp.

Jos. de Montgolfier, chevalier de l'ordre de St. Michel, inventeur de ...

Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist, Joseph Montgolfier. Tissandier collection.

Mrs. Sage, the first English female aerial traveller, who ascended with Mr. Biggin in Mr. Lunardi's balloon, from St. George's Fields, June 29th, 1785 ... / L. Shelly, del. ; LeGrand, sculp.

Mrs. Sage, the first English female aerial traveller, who ascended wit...

Half-length portrait of the first English woman to ride in a balloon.

[Commemorative portrait of balloonists Charles Renard, Dupuy de Lôme, and Arthur Krebs, inventors and military officers who were charged with developing a navigable balloon during the Siege of Paris] / Gilbert.

[Commemorative portrait of balloonists Charles Renard, Dupuy de Lôme, ...

Tissandier collection. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, head-and-shoulders portrait] / H. Thiriat.

[Gaston Tissandier, French balloonist, head-and-shoulders portrait] / ...

Tissandier collection. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chas. H. Kabrich, the only bike-chute aeronaut novel and thrilling, bicycle parachute act in mid-air.

Chas. H. Kabrich, the only bike-chute aeronaut novel and thrilling, bi...

B217635(?) U.S. Copyright Office Copyright by Chas. H. Kabrich. Created by "The Donaldson Litho. Co., Cin'ti, O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Vauxhall. Mr. Green, Wednesday, July 31st / G. Webb, sc., 3 Snow Hill.

Vauxhall. Mr. Green, Wednesday, July 31st / G. Webb, sc., 3 Snow Hill.

Poster shows balloonist Charles Green on horseback suspended from an ascending balloon to advertise balloon ascensions in Vauxhall Gardens, London.

Elisa Garnerin, aeronaute / Jules Porreau, sc., 1854.

Elisa Garnerin, aeronaute / Jules Porreau, sc., 1854.

Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist Elisa Garnerin. Library has two versions: printed in brown ink (no. 49) and black ink (no. 50). Tissandier collection.

Dn. Vicente Lunardi, vive en el Coliseo del Buen Retiro

Dn. Vicente Lunardi, vive en el Coliseo del Buen Retiro

Print shows banner with name of Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi; includes figure playing a drum and two others dancing. "Preco" printed below image. "Bilhete d'introduc̦ão na Platca do Anfitheatro do Terreir... More

Grand balloon ascension! Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, Saturday, July 22d, 1871

Grand balloon ascension! Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, Saturday, July 22d,...

Caption continues: The Committee would respectfully announce ... Professor Jno. A. Light, the world renowned and successful Aeronaut ... will make a grand ascension from the Borough of Huntingdon ... in his vet... More

Vauxhall. Mr. Green, Wednesday, July 31st / G. Webb, sc., 3 Snow Hill.

Vauxhall. Mr. Green, Wednesday, July 31st / G. Webb, sc., 3 Snow Hill.

Poster shows balloonist Charles Green on horseback suspended from an ascending balloon to advertise balloon ascensions in Vauxhall Gardens, London.

Mr. le maris. dʹArlande, premier navigateur aërien / A. Pujos, del. ad vivum 1784 ; Legrand, sculp.

Mr. le maris. dʹArlande, premier navigateur aërien / A. Pujos, del. ad...

Half-length portrait of French balloonist Marquis François Laurent d'Arlande in uniform. "Se trouve à Paris chez Mme. Pujos la 2me Maison après le Corps de Garde Place de lʹEestrapade" below image. Tissandier c... More

Giovanni Luder fioro, asceso in aria per mezzo di un globo aereostatico diretto dal Sig. Dre. Gaet, Cioni Dalla Piazza del Carmine di Firenze il di 16 iuglio 1795 a ore 7 1/2 pomerid e disceso alle 9= nella Pieve di Remole distante 8= mig. da fir vi cino al Pontassieve / C. Lasinio, inv. e inc.

Giovanni Luder fioro, asceso in aria per mezzo di un globo aereostatic...

Half-length portrait of Italian balloonist Giovanni Luder, standing in a ballon basket during an ascent over Florence, Italy. Tissandier collection.

M. Garnerin / drawn and engraved by Edward Hawke-Locker, from a sketch made on their aerial voyage July 5, 1802.

M. Garnerin / drawn and engraved by Edward Hawke-Locker, from a sketch...

Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist and parachutist, A.J. Garnerin, with banner above "Audax aereos gaudet tentare volatus." Tissandier collection.

[Tribute to French ballonist Henri Giffard in the form of a handwritten French text shaped as a balloon, inside a printed floral border] / C.T. ; Clarey & Gibert, Tours.

[Tribute to French ballonist Henri Giffard in the form of a handwritte...

Tribute written by Mr. Wrabelly of Hungary, town of Pressbourg (Bratislava), on the occasion of seeing the giant Giffard balloon exhibited in the Tuileries gardens during his visit to the World Exposition held ... More

Grande fête aerostatique organisée par lʹunion des pilotes aériens société franc̦aise dʹaérostation.

Grande fête aerostatique organisée par lʹunion des pilotes aériens soc...

Caption continues: Republique Française ... Fête Communale de Neuilly-Sur-Seine Le Dimanche 5 Juillet 1885 ... Sous le Patronage de la Municipalitʹe. Bella C. Landauer collection. Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 1964:R1.

[Félix Nadar, half-length portrait, standing in the basket of a balloon, holding binoculars]

[Félix Nadar, half-length portrait, standing in the basket of a balloo...

"Dans votre Elixer de longue vie, ... Marseilles, Jan. '97, Nadar" printed below image. Tissandier collection.

F. Pilatre de Rozier. Premier navigateur ae̋rien et pensionaire du roy / Pujos delineavit ad vivum ; Legrand, g.

F. Pilatre de Rozier. Premier navigateur ae̋rien et pensionaire du roy...

Oval head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier, who took the first balloon flight in 1783. "Et se trouve chez Mr. Pujos Peintre, Quai Pelletier prés la Greve" at bottom o... More

Chas. H. Kabrich, the only bike-chute aeronaut novel and thrilling, bicycle parachute act in mid-air.

Chas. H. Kabrich, the only bike-chute aeronaut novel and thrilling, bi...

B217635(?) U.S. Copyright Office Copyright by Chas. H. Kabrich. Created by "The Donaldson Litho. Co., Cin'ti, O." Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

[French balloonist Jacques Alexandre César Charles receiving a wreath from Apollo, while cherubs and an angel surround his balloon] / E.A. Tilly, sc. ; Nageon[?], inv. & del. 1788.

[French balloonist Jacques Alexandre César Charles receiving a wreath ...

Tissandier collection. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

M. Garnerin / drawn and engraved by Edward Hawke-Locker, from a sketch made on their aerial voyage July 5, 1802.

M. Garnerin / drawn and engraved by Edward Hawke-Locker, from a sketch...

Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist and parachutist, A.J. Garnerin, with banner above "Audax aereos gaudet tentare volatus." Tissandier collection.

Mémoires : récréatifs, scientifiques et anecdotiques

Mémoires : récréatifs, scientifiques et anecdotiques

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Wrapper of v. 2 dated 1834.

Mémoires : récréatifs, scientifiques et anecdotiques

Mémoires : récréatifs, scientifiques et anecdotiques

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Wrapper of v. 2 dated 1834.

Mémoires : récréatifs, scientifiques et anecdotiques

Mémoires : récréatifs, scientifiques et anecdotiques

Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Wrapper of v. 2 dated 1834.

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