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Globe Aerostatique... A Monseiur Charles

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VBI-000242-001_sv.jpg

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1.79 MB

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Date
1778-1788
Location
Nesle (France)
Description
Engraving showing J.A.C. Charles descending in his balloon, waving a flag over the crowd assembled at the Prairie de Nesle, the landing site of the first hydrogen balloon flight, on December 1, 1783. Marie-Noel Robert is shown below, presenting a document to the Duke of Charters, the Duke of Fitz-James, and an "English Gentleman" to be signed by the Priests d' Hedonville and of Nesle. A caption beneath the image gives the details of the scene.
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No Copyright - United States
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