Published By: L. Chevalier
St Mary's Books is proud to present this 1874 edition of "Voyage du Ballon le Louis-Blanc" by Eugene Farcot. Bound in quarter brown leather with red marbled boards, this hardback book contains its original paperback covers, bound in to the back of the copy. Inside, one finds 80 pages of text in French, relaying the thrilling tale of the "Louis-Blanc", a mail balloon, piloted by Eugene Farcot, that successfully carried mail and passengers out of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War siege in 1870. This copy is in very good condition - the interior pages appear bright, clean and readable, and the later binding has few notable blemishes or imperfections other than some sun damage to the spine. "Voyage du Ballon le Louis-Blanc" is looking for a new home and would make for the perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast.
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: Eugene Farcot
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 123507
Price £60.00
