Original Early Aeronautics Engraving. c.1896 (Chris Balm Early Aviation & Motoring Items)

Original Early Aeronautics Engraving. c.1896

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Original Early Aeronautics Engraving. c.1896

Original Early Aeronautics Engraving. c.1896 (Detail)

Original, early aviation related engraving entitled "Aeronautics - Aerial Machines". Dating from around 1896.

This print is made up of 13 different images depicting various "aerial machines" from the late 19thC and their components. The machines shown are as follows : "Langley's Flying Machine"; "Chanute's Gliding Machine"; "The Maxim Flying Machine"; "Balloon with Electric Motor"; and "Great Captive Balloon used at Paris" (Henry Giffard's - see item A2). Recently mounted. Overall dimensions (including mount) : 350mm x 279mm. Image area : 310mm x 239mm. Nice condition (vertical fold crease along centre).

Inventory No. A-197

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