Octavo, pp. xvi, 218 + 32 + 6 ads, 30 illustrations, publisher's decorated reddish brown cloth stamped in gold and blind. First U.S. edition, first printing. A work published at the height of balloonmania by an author, both aeronaut and communicator, in "La Nature." An important popular history of early balloon flight. Part of Scribner's popular science series "Illustrated Library of Wonders." Cloth worn at spine ends and corners, some scuffing, soiling and spotting to cloth, internally sound and clean, a very good copy. (#173424). Seller Inventory # 173424

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Title: WONDERFUL BALLOON ASCENTS: OR, THE CONQUEST ...

Publisher: Charles Scribner & Co, New York

Publication Date: 1870

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition

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