SELLING A LIFETIME COLLECTION OF OLD BOOKS MAPS AND PRINTS CHARMING VINTAGE PRINT 75 YEARS OLD FRENCH HISTORY THE MONTGOLFIER BROTHERS FIRST BALLOON FLIGHT 1783 Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (26 August 1740 – 26 June 1810) and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier (6 January 1745 – 2 August 1799) were the inventors of the Montgolfière-style hot air balloon, globe aérostatique. The brothers succeeded in launching the first manned ascent, carrying Étienne into the sky. Later, in December 1783, in recognition of their achievement, their father Pierre was elevated to the nobility and the hereditary appellation of de Montgolfier by King Louis XVI Print published 1n 1937 Enlarge scan to see content and quality AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography. Condition Print is 75 years old 7.5" x 5" Clean and Bright I Ship Worldwide UK Postage £1.95 (secure & protective packing) Other European Countries £3.95 Airmail USA £4.95 Airmail See more of my collection at http://stores.ebay.co.uk/peters-rarebooks Bid with confidence 100% money back guarantee if item not as described