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Harper's Hand Colored Balloon Engraving NYC 1859

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Harper's Hand Colored Balloon Engraving NYC 1859

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Description

hand-colored engraving of an image of the new air-ship "City of New York," from the September 24, 1859 edition of Harper's Weekly. The scene shows the air-ship aloft over water. Two figures are in the gondola, and one is dropping a parcel with a parachute over the side. Multiple flags are displayed on the air-ship below the balloon. (HROS1004) (TC) Dimensions: 15 5/8 × 10 7/8 in. framed 22x19

Condition

very good condition, no foxing or fading

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Harper's Hand Colored Balloon Engraving NYC 1859

Name: Harper's Hand Colored Balloon Engraving NYC 1859
SKU: 66600398
Price: 950 USD
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