Edition: English Language Edition
Published By: Cassell & Company Ltd.
St Mary's Books is proud to present this stunning Early English Language Edition of "Wonderful Balloon Ascents; Or, The Conquest of the Skies. A History of Balloons and Balloon Voyages" by F. Marion. Bound in leather with gold gilt blind tooling to the cover, the spine, and the raised bands on the spine and featuring a black leather title band, this hardback book has marbled edges. Inside, past the matching marbled free endpaper, this copy has i-viii and 224 pages of text, supplemented by whimsical black ink full page illustrations, such as the frontispiece, "First Attempt to Ascend in England". This lovely book is in good to very good condition - though there are some minor stains on the cover, an inscription on the front free endpaper, and some foxing throughout - this book is in otherwise very good condition considering its age and rarity. This descriptive account of the evolution of "balloonomania" is looking for a new home, and would make for a perfect gift for any early aviation enthusiast.
Book Condition: Good to Very Good
Author: F. Marion
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 122563
Price £85.00
