Original Engraving, "The Great Nassau Balloon as it appeared from the Royal Vauxhall gardens accompanied by the parachute in which the late unfortunate Mr. Cocking made his fatal descent, July 24 1837". Published by T. Peartress. 7 1/2" x 12 1/4" sight. 11 1/8" x 16 5/8". Provenance: From the collection of William A.M Burden II, prominent American banker, art collector, and philanthropist who served as U.S. Ambassador to Belgium under President Eisenhower. Burden also served as the president of trustees for the Museum of Modern Art. Burden donated the bulk of his aeronautic books and art to the National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian. These are some of the only works that have ever been made available for public sale from this most important collection.

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