Charles Green hot-air balloon fallen into the sea - Antique engraving
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Green fallen into the sea.
Title: Caida de M. Green en el mar.
Artist: after Adrien Marie (1848-1891).
Production date: 1870.
Description: hand colored antique steel engraving showing Charles Green (1785-1870) after a crash with the hot-air balloon on the sea
Size: 28,7x20 cms.
Condition: good.; Charles Green (31 January 1785 – 26 March 1870) was the United Kingdom's most famous balloonist of the 19th century. He experimented with coal gas as a cheaper and more readily available alternative to hydrogen for lifting power. His first ascent was in a coal gas balloon on 19 July 1821. He became a professional balloonist and had made 200 ascents by 1835. In 1836, he set a major long distance record in the balloon Royal Vauxhall, flying overnight from Vauxhall Gardens in London to Weilburg, Duchy of Nassau (Germany) a distance of 480 miles (770 km). By the time he retired in 1852, he had flown in a balloon more than 500 times.
Reserve: $45.00
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Title: Caida de M. Green en el mar.
Artist: after Adrien Marie (1848-1891).
Production date: 1870.
Description: hand colored antique steel engraving showing Charles Green (1785-1870) after a crash with the hot-air balloon on the sea
Size: 28,7x20 cms.
Condition: good.; Charles Green (31 January 1785 – 26 March 1870) was the United Kingdom's most famous balloonist of the 19th century. He experimented with coal gas as a cheaper and more readily available alternative to hydrogen for lifting power. His first ascent was in a coal gas balloon on 19 July 1821. He became a professional balloonist and had made 200 ascents by 1835. In 1836, he set a major long distance record in the balloon Royal Vauxhall, flying overnight from Vauxhall Gardens in London to Weilburg, Duchy of Nassau (Germany) a distance of 480 miles (770 km). By the time he retired in 1852, he had flown in a balloon more than 500 times.
Reserve: $45.00
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Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Charles Green hot-air balloon fallen into the sea - Antique engraving
Estimate $50 - $60
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