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Les ballons du Siege de Paris, septembre 1870 - fevrier 1871

Les ballons du Siege de Paris, septembre 1870 - fevrier 1871


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Les ballons du Siege de Paris, septembre 1870 - fevrier 1871

Les ballons du Siege de Paris, septembre 1870 - fevrier 1871. Broadside about balloon events during the Siege of Paris, 1870-1871. Includes a list of balloons that left Paris, with categories for name of balloon and balloonist, date and time of departure and arrival. Surrounding illustrations depict: Transport d un ballon captif de lArmee de la Loire (a balloon descent in the coutryside); A dessus de la mer! Voyage de Christiania (balloon flying over the sea); Le retour des pigeons messagers a Paris (pigeons on Paris rooftops); and Passage d un ballon poste au dessus de Versailles (a mail balloon over Versailles). Date between 1870 and 1880. Les ballons du Siege de Paris, septembre 1870 - fevrier 1871. Broadside about balloon events during the Siege of Paris, 1870-1871. Includes a list of balloons that left Paris, with categories for name of balloon and balloonist, date and time of departure and arrival. Surrounding illustrations depict: Transport d un ballon captif de leArmee de la Loire (a balloon descent in the coutryside); A dessus de la mer! Voyage de Christiania (balloon flying over the sea); Le retour des pigeons messagers a Paris (pigeons on Paris rooftops); and Passage d un ballon poste au dessus de Versailles (a mail balloon over Versailles). Date between 1870 and 1880

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1871 Septembre Siege Tissandier Aeronautics Fevrier


Les Ballons du Siege de Paris - September 1870 - February 1871

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is a captivating broadside that documents the aerial exploits during the Siege of Paris, an intriguing chapter in the city's history. This vintage print, dated between 1870 and 1880, showcases various balloon-related events that took place during this tumultuous period. The central focus of the broadside is a meticulously compiled list of balloons that departed from Paris, featuring columns for the name of the balloon and its pilot, the date and time of departure and arrival. The list includes diverse balloons with evocative names such as "L'Aigle" (The Eagle), "La France" (France), and "Le Courrier du Rhin" (Rhine Messenger). Surrounding the list are captivating illustrations that bring the era to life. The first illustration depicts "Transport d'un ballon captif de l'Armee de la Loire," or the transportation of a captured balloon from the Army of the Loire. The second illustration, "A dessus de la mer! Voyage de Christiania," portrays a balloon soaring above the sea, while the third, "Le retour des pigeons messagers a Paris," shows pigeons perched on Parisian rooftops, symbolizing the connection between ground and sky. Lastly, "Passage d'un ballon poste au dessus de Versailles" illustrates a mail balloon passing over Versailles, highlighting the importance of communication during this time. This exquisite broadside offers a fascinating glimpse into the aerial adventures that unfolded during the Siege of Paris, a period of great historical significance. The captivating illustrations and meticulously compiled list of balloon events make this a must-have for history enthusiasts, aviation aficionados, and anyone interested in the rich history of Paris.

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