M. Charles
[n.d., c. 1823.]
Copper engraving, 145 x 90mm. Trimmed close.
Jacques Alexander Cesar Charles (1746-1823) launched the first hydrogen balloon flight, which flew to an altitude of three kilometres in 1783. Charles himself subsequently took part in the first manned hydrogen balloon flight later that year.
[Ref: 8255] £45.00
Copper engraving, 145 x 90mm. Trimmed close.
Jacques Alexander Cesar Charles (1746-1823) launched the first hydrogen balloon flight, which flew to an altitude of three kilometres in 1783. Charles himself subsequently took part in the first manned hydrogen balloon flight later that year.
[Ref: 8255] £45.00