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1908 Print George Spencer Airship Balloon Near Crash - ORIGINAL HISTORIC SEM1

1908 Print George Spencer Airship Balloon Near Crash - ORIGINAL HISTORIC SEM1

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This is an original 1908 halftone print of George Spencer, the English aeronaut, being aided by onlookers in Croyden and avoiding danger when his air balloon ran out of gas and began to head toward trees. The helpful crowd grabbed the ropes of the airship to prevent disaster. His trip was from the gas works in London around the West End and to St. Paul's.

CONDITION

This 103+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Moderate aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. Some heavy surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is heavy rub from the print on the reverse. Please also note that there are white and black speckles within the image.

  • Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
  • Grade: Very Fine +++
  • Dimensions: Approximately 5.75 x 7.25 inches; 15 x 18 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)

Keywords specific to this image: peril, rescue, fuel, empty, crash, field, crowd, gatherers, gathering, flight, fly, flying, aeronautical, aeronautics, saved

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