The Romance of Ballooning. The Story of the Early Aeronauts.

JOBÉ, J. (Edited by).

Published by Patrick Stephens London with Edita Lausanne, 1971

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4to. DW. Profusely illustrated throughout, with all tipped in plates retained. SIGNED by 11 international gas balloonists attending the 1975 balloon meeting. Loosely inserted are: Brochure/programme of 14th High Alpine Balloon Week - Mürren. 1975; Place cards for commemoration meal in Piz Gloria restaurant; Two photographs of Nini Boesman at take-off site; 4 Postcards sent from Mürren Balloon Weeks '76 '81(x)2 '82 and signed by Horst Hassold. Prev. owners name to ffe/p o/w Nr. Fine in wrapper that is v. sl. worn at extremities, sl. sunned to spine. Housed in sl. browned cardboard slipcase. A unique item. The 11 international gas balloonists who signed the book are: Frans Verbunt; Jan Boesman; Anthony Smith; Gerry Turnbull; Nini Boesman; Charles Dolfus; Ernst Krauer; Richard Jahre; Horst Hassold; Klaus Reisert; Fred Dolder. ISBN 0850590752. Seller Inventory # 22590

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Romance of Ballooning. The Story of the ...

Publisher: Patrick Stephens London with Edita Lausanne

Publication Date: 1971

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included