Pre-Veteran's Day Americana Auction
Lot 6:
Description
Poster advertising Charles F. Durand’s third lift off in a balloon from Castle Garden, NY. Durand was the first American balloonist. His third balloon ride was witnessed by over 20,000 spectators. By 1840 Durant stopped ballooning on the insistence of his wife.
Date: 1831
Dimension: 31" Length 22.5” Width
Condition: Poster has visible fold marks. Has not been inspected outside its modern frame
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