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Amazing flying machines Collection

Choose a picture from our Amazing flying machines Collection for your Wall Art and Photo Gifts

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We are proud to offer this selection in partnership with Historic England

Amazing flying machines Collection: Amazing flying machines CVS01_01_012

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Amazing flying machines. Hand-coloured engraving of the Minerva balloon, designed by Etienne-Gaspard Robert in 1804. The original slide is damaged but this image has been repaired

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Amazing flying machines.A hand-coloured engraving of Lanas Aeronautic Machine, a small flying boat held aloft by four small gas balloons, designed by Francesco Lana de Terzi in 1670

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Amazing flying machines. A hand-coloured engraving of a man flying using Besniers Flying Machine of 1678. From the Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection of lantern slides dating from 1882-1892

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Amazing flying machines CVS01_01_006
Amazing flying machines. A hand-coloured illustration from Cyrano de Bergeracas aComical History of the States and Empires of the Moona, dating from 1657

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Amazing flying machines. A hand-coloured illustration from Francis Godwinas aThe Man in the Moonea, first published (posthumously) in 1638, in which a Spanish nobleman, Domingo Gonsales

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Amazing flying machines CVS01_01_004
Amazing flying machines. A hand-coloured engraving of The Flying Man ; a figure wearing a large pair of wings with an umbrella above his head, stepping from a cliff

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Amazing flying machines. A hand-coloured engraving of a number of early designs for a flying machines, in flight above the coast

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Amazing flying machines. A hand-coloured engraving of a flying machine designed by Gabrielle de la Londelle, which appeared in his book aAviation, ou Navigation Aeriennea in 1863

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Amazing flying machines CVS01_01_013
Amazing flying machines. A hand-coloured engraving of an early frameless parachute, designed by Andre-Jacques Garnerin in 1797

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Amazing flying machines CVS01_01_016
Amazing flying machines. A hand-coloured engraving of four early designs for flying machines, including one parachute-type machine and others with paddles, in flight above a coastal scene

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Amazing flying machines CVS01_01_008
Amazing flying machines. Hand-coloured engraving of Laurent de Guzmans Flying Balloon from 1709. From the Cecil Victor Shadbolt collection of lantern slides dating from 1882-1892

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Amazing flying machines. A hand-coloured engraving of the mythological Persian King Kai Kawus, seated on a throne being pulled through the air by four eagles

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Amazing flying machines. Hand-coloured engraving of a man in a top hat and waistcoat holding a large pair of wings and flying above two alarmed figures, one of whom is holding a pitchfork

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We are a leading provider of Art Prints and Photo Gifts since 2004, working in partnership with a range of Sporting Clubs, Charities, Museums and Picture Libraries. A large share of profits from any of their images will go directly towards supporting that charity or club. Our archive of images is carefully curated to bring you a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, wildlife, architecture, and more. We ship from our partner labs in the UK, USA, EU (Netherlands) and Australia.

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For quick and easy installation all wall art, including framed prints, canvas prints and metal prints are supplied with a ready to hang solution on the back. Generally, saw tooth hangers are applied as they allow wall art to hang flush against the wall. The serrated edge of the hanger prevents the frame from shifting or tilting when hung.

Are the photo prints fade resistant?

Yes, we use archival quality photo paper photographic paper for vivid reproduction Prints are an accurate representations of the original artwork, which is preserved for artistic character and authenticity. We guarantee they match previews shown on our web site