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Tribute to French ballonist Henri Giffard in the form of a handwritten French text shaped as a balloon, inside a printed floral border. Tribute written by Mr. Wrabelly of Hungary, town of Pressbourg (Bratislava), on the occasion of seeing the giant Giffard balloon exhibited in the Tuileries gardens during his visit to the World Exposition held in Paris in 1878. (Source: AG Renstrom, LC staff, 1981-82). Date 1878
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This exquisite handwritten tribute, penned by Mr. Wrabelly of Pressbourg, Hungary, pays homage to the pioneering French balloonist, Henri Giffard. The elegant script, reminiscent of a graceful ascension, is artfully arranged within a printed floral border, evoking the natural beauty of the earth and the ethereal allure of the skies. The inscription was penned during Mr. Wrabelly's visit to the World Exposition held in Paris in 1878, where he had the distinct pleasure of witnessing the giant Giffard balloon. A trailblazer in the realm of aeronautics, Giffard is celebrated for his groundbreaking achievements in ballooning, having designed and piloted the first hydrogen-filled internal combustion engine-powered airship in 1852. Tissandier, another renowned French balloonist, later surpassed Giffard's milestone by constructing the first successful gasoline-powered airship in 1897. However, Giffard's pioneering spirit and innovative spirit paved the way for future advancements in aviation technology. This unique and intricately crafted tribute serves as a testament to the enduring fascination with flight and the indomitable human spirit that drives us to explore the vast expanse of the heavens.
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