1874 Wood Engraving Art Air Balloon Royal Engineers British Army Woolwich YTG9

"Military Ballooning - Experimental Ascent at Woolwich Arsenal"

This is an original 1874 black and white in-text wood engraving of an illustration that depicts the efforts of soldiers in the Corps of Royal Engineers (RE) of the British Army to launch a military hot air balloon at Woolwich, London, England during the Victorian era. The balloons were used for reconnaissance purposes.

CONDITION

This 139+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.25 x 13 inches; 23 x 33 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of wood engravings from 1874 from The Graphic that portray many of the famous people, places, and events of the Victorian era world. To continue browsing this diverse collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!

Keywords specific to this image: Aviation, Aeronautics

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