Ballooning Collection (page 5)

Wellman's Attempt to Reach the North Pole 1907
Front cover of The Sphere showing the bow view of the airship. The start of the adventurous journey to reach the North Pole in the airship America. Date: 2 September 1907

Biggest experimental airship built at the time, designed by Dr. Barton and F. L. Rawson flying over Alexandra Palace, London. Date: 22nd July 1905

La Ville de Paris - Airship 1907
Photograph of Henry Kapferer the pilot of the La Ville de Paris, throwing out ballast while floating above Paris. Date: 1907

Experiments with the tethered balloon on the sea near Helgoland, Germany, Historical
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Search for the Andree expedition of 1897 which attempted to reach the North Pole by balloon, 1898 (print)
530623 Search for the Andree expedition of 1897 which attempted to reach the North Pole by balloon, 1898 (print) by French School

death of a soldier of the French ballooning corps, 1901 (print)
545203 death of a soldier of the French ballooning corps, 1901 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Soldier of the French ballooning corps)

Death of the French aviators Godard and Panis when their balloon was struck by lightning over Chicago, 1891 (print)
545200 Death of the French aviators Godard and Panis when their balloon was struck by lightning over Chicago, 1891 (print) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal)

Coronation procession of George IV (1762-1830), St James Park, London, 19 July 1821
527971 Coronation procession of George IV (1762-1830), St James Park, London, 19 July 1821. The balloon in the sky on right is Charles Green's, making the first successful flight using coal gas

Henry Tracey Coxwell, 1819 -1900. English aeronaut. From The Strand Magazine, published 1896 (litho)
709576 Henry Tracey Coxwell, 1819 -1900. English aeronaut. From The Strand Magazine, published 1896 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Professor Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Prof. Lowry [sic] i.e. Lowe, between 1855 and 1865. [Balloonist, inventor, aeronaut, scientist: pioneer of military aerial reconnaissance]

Professor T. S. C. Lowe, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Lowe, Prof. T.S.C. (military balloonist), between 1865 and 1880. [Balloonist, inventor, aeronaut, scientist: pioneer of military aerial reconnaissance]

The Perilous Situation of Major Mony, When He Fell into the Sea with His Balloon, June 24, 1789. Creator: John Murphy
The Perilous Situation of Major Mony, When He Fell into the Sea with His Balloon on the 23rd of July, 1785, Off the Coast of Yarmouth; Most Providentially Discovered and Taken Up by the Argus Sloop

DDE-90029827
France, Burgundy. Ballooning over fields Date: 27/08/2005

DDE-90029828
France, Burgundy. Ballooning over Tanlay Chateau Date: 27/08/2005

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Middle East central part of Turkey in Cappadocia and hot air ballooning in the early morning overlooking the volcanic landscape. Date: 15/02/2005

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Middle East central part of Turkey in Cappadocia and hot air ballooning in the early morning overlooking the volcanic landscape. Date: 15/02/2005

DDE-90025617
Middle East central part of Turkey in Cappadocia and hot air ballooning in the early morning overlooking the volcanic landscape. Date: 15/02/2005

DDE-90025616
Middle East central part of Turkey in Cappadocia and hot air ballooning in the early morning overlooking the volcanic landscape. Date: 15/02/2005

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara. Two hot air balloons drift across the open plains in the early morning. Date: 03/05/2005

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara. Ballooning in the Masai Mara over the wildebeest migration. Date: 03/05/2005

DDE-90020290
Africa, Kenya, Maasai Mara. Hot-Air Ballooning over the Maasai Mara. Date: 14/05/2008

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Africa, Kenya, Maasai Mara. Hot-Air Ballooning over wildlife of the Maasai Mara. Date: 14/05/2008

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Africa, Kenya, Maasai Mara. Hot-Air Ballooning over the Mara River. Date: 14/05/2008

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Africa, Kenya, Maasai Mara. Hot-Air Ballooning over the Mara River. Date: 14/05/2008

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Africa, Kenya, Maasai Mara. Hot-Air Ballooning over the Mara River. Date: 14/05/2008

First aerial voyage under the direction of Monsieur Mongolfier, engraved by Nicolas Delaunay (1739-92)
3869788 First aerial voyage under the direction of Monsieur Mongolfier, engraved by Nicolas Delaunay (1739-92), 1783 (engraving) by Lorimier

Heroism of a child: an eight year-old aeronaut (litho)
2795631 Heroism of a child: an eight year-old aeronaut (litho) by Thiriat, Paul (1868-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroism of a child: an eight year-old aeronaut)

In the Captive Balloon at Earls Court (litho)
1050829 In the Captive Balloon at Earls Court (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Captive Balloon at Earls Court)

Panel (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, c. 1785. Creator: Unknown
Panel (Furnishing Fabric), Nantes, c. 1785. Floral print with hot air balloon motif

Balloon Basket, USMC, World War I, 1910s. Creator: Unknown
63in. long, 37in. wide, 53in. high; cane basket with silver canvas cover

Basket and equipment used by Capt. H. C. Gray, USA, in a world altitude attempt in 1927
U.S. Army Air Corps balloonist Capt. Hawthorne Gray launched from Scott Field, Illinois, on November 4, 1927, on his third attempt to explore conditions

Balloon Basket, USA, World War I, United States Army Air Service, 1910s. Creator: Unknown
Cane basket with miscellaneous rope and fittings - L: 47" W: 42" H: 46"

Binoculars used by Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Binoculars used by Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, 1860s. Binoculars used by American balloonist, aeronaut, scientist and inventor Thaddeus Sobieski Constantine Lowe during the American Civil War

Snuff box with ballooning scene, late 18th century. Creator: Aubert
Snuff box with ballooning scene, late 18th century. The scene represents the launch of the first small Charliere gas balloon from the Champ de Mars in Paris, 27 August 1783

Dance card case and ivory cards, late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Dance card case and ivory cards, late 18th century. Carnets de bal or dance cards were used at formal balls by ladies to record the names of the gentlemen with whom they intended to dance

Box with scene showing Claytons Ascent, after 1835. Creator: Unknown
Box with scene showing Claytons Ascent, after 1835. Oval-shaped, pasteboard bandbox covered in paper block-printed with distemper, commemorating Richard Clayton, pioneering midwestern aeronaut

Gondola, Breitling Orbiter 3, 1990s. Creator: Cameron Balloons
Basic structure is yellow and orange with the inscription, Breitling Orbiter 3. Upper structure houses burners and equipment

5c Buffalo Balloon imperforate vertical pair, 1877. Creator: Unknown
5c Buffalo Balloon imperforate vertical pair, 1877. Perhaps the most enigmatic of all American stamps, the Buffalo balloon stamp is certainly among the premier rarities in aerophilately

Le Geant, Champ de Mars, October 18, 1863, probably printed 1880 / 89. Creator: Nadar
Le Geant, Champ de Mars, October 18, 1863, probably printed 1880/89. Crowds at the launch of The Giant, a balloon commissioned by French photographer Nadar and built by Eugene Godard

Interior of Le Geant Inflating, 1863. Creator: Nadar
Interior of Le Geant Inflating, 1863. The Giant, a balloon commissioned by French photographer Nadar and built by Eugene Godard

A view of the balloon of Mr. Sadlers ascending with him
4072603 A view of the balloon of Mr. Sadlers ascending with him and Captain Paget of the Royal Navy from the gardens of the Mermaid Tavern at Hackney on Monday, August 12

First manned hydrogen balloon flight, 1783 (print)
3869793 First manned hydrogen balloon flight, 1783 (print) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Depiction of the hydrogen flight launched and manned by Jacques Charles (1746-1823)

Flight of the Montgolfier Brothers balloon at Versailles, 19 September 1783 (engraving)
3648072 Flight of the Montgolfier Brothers balloon at Versailles, 19 September 1783 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Obesity: boy asking his fat father when he is going to make a balloon ascent (chromolitho)
5996012 Obesity: boy asking his fat father when he is going to make a balloon ascent (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obesity)

French balloonists of the First Republic, 1790s (colour litho)
6032923 French balloonists of the First Republic, 1790s (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French balloonists of the First Republic)

A Hasty Sketch, before the Advanced Prussian Posts (engraving)
1052317 A Hasty Sketch, before the Advanced Prussian Posts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hasty Sketch, before the Advanced Prussian Posts)

The German Naval Manoeuvres (engraving)
1038365 The German Naval Manoeuvres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Naval Manoeuvres)

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"Ballooning: A Sky-High Adventure Unveiling Europe's Majestic Skies" Embark on a breathtaking journey as we explore the enchanting world of ballooning, where dreams take flight and imaginations soar. From the mesmerizing Bristol Balloon Festival in Avon, England to the picturesque landscapes of Stowmarket in Suffolk, this captivating event has captured hearts across the United Kingdom and beyond. Witness history unfold with Charles Green's remarkable balloon event in Stockport, as he defied gravity and left spectators awestruck. Marvel at the Vauxhall Royal Balloon ascent, a regal spectacle that painted the skies with vibrant colors against London's iconic backdrop. Step back into time as we relive Mr. Sadler's daring ascent from Nottingham and Merton Fields in Oxford – courageous feats that pushed boundaries and paved the way for future adventurers. Picture yourself amidst Parisian charm, gazing up at a Montgolfier balloon gracefully gliding through its azure canvas. Experience an adrenaline rush as balloons ascend from Seal near Sevenoaks in Kent during an exhilarating race organized by the Green brothers. Feel your heart skip a beat witnessing Sophie Blanchard fearlessly taking flight over Milan – her bravery inspiring generations to come. Uncover tales of epic battles fought among these majestic giants during "The Battle of Balloons, " where skilled pilots showcased their prowess high above European skies. And imagine floating serenely over Egypt's Valley of Kings aboard hot air balloons at dawn; an ethereal experience that offers unparalleled views of ancient wonders beneath you. Ballooning is more than just an adventure; it is a testament to human ingenuity and our insatiable desire to conquer new horizons. So buckle up tight and let your spirit soar alongside these magnificent vessels as they paint Europe's heavens with splendorous hues - forever etching memories that will stay aloft within our souls.