Aeronautica or Sketches Illustrative of the Theory and Practice of Aerostation Comprising an Enlarged Account of the Late Aerial Expedition to Germany

A poor copy of this scarce book. Needs a complete rebind. Brown cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. Boards are marked and generally grubby. Both are detached. Corners are bumped, edges are worn. Spine is almost entirely lost. Frontis is detached. Various cuttings tucked inside. 355 pp + adverts. Marks from various previous owners. Textblock is foxed. Pages are darkened. The plate 'Balloon passing over Coblentz at daybreak' is detached and pasted to rear board (frayed). Letter from celebrated balloonist Charles Green included. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 675g. (YBP Ref: 030132:1-A2)

• Author: MASON, Monck
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• Publisher: F C Westley
• Condition: Poor
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• Size: 8vo - over 73/4in - 93/4in Tall
• Binding: Hardcover
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• Published in: London
• Published Date: 1838
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• Language: English