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Ballooning - Balloon Making

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Ballooning - Balloon Making

by After WB Murray

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1879. Wood-engraving. 270mm by 400mm (sheet). 'Balloon Making - Mr Coxwell's Manufactory at Seaford'
Henry Coxwell (1819-1900) was an English aeronaut. In 1848 he became a professional aeronaut, making numerous public ascents in the chief continental cities. Returning to London, he gave exhibitions from the Cremorne Gardens and subsequently from the Surrey Gardens. By 1861 he had made over 400 ascents. In 1862 in company with Dr James Glaisher, he attained the greatest height on record, about 11,887 m (39,000 ft).Coxwell had a balloon factory in Richmond Road Seaford SussexWood-engraving from the Illustrated London News of 1879. Unrelated text on the reverse.

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Title
Ballooning - Balloon Making
Author
After WB Murray
Format/Binding
Wood-engraving
Book Condition
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Date Published
1879

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Sebra Prints opened in August 2003 out of a passion for antique prints, and a desire to offer good quality, original prints, across a wide range of topics. We specialise in antique engravings and lithographs from 17th,18th and 19th centuries as well as some early 20th century works. We cover a huge range of styles, artists and subject matter.

Sebra Prints is aowned by Dafydd Davies has over 20 years experience dealing with antique prints, both in Australia and in London. The name Sebra comes from an admiration for the mezzotint engraving of a zebra after George Stubbs which is titled 'Sebra'.

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