Ended on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 2:30 AM.

Ballonpost: 1848: Great Britain. Early Ballonist's letter written by M. Graham known as "the Only fe

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Start of the sale:
Monday, September 16, 2019 at 1:59 PM
Item n°838056676
Sale ends:
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 2:30 AM
Lot:
#11600
Catalog:
45. Christoph Gärtner Auction - 15. October 2019 - Single lots Overseas & Europe

1848: Great Britain. Early Ballonist's letter written by M. Graham known as "the Only female Aeronaut in the Victorian Reign", wife of famouas Ballonist. First woman to make a night ascent. She has a reputaion for daring exploits. Here activities were supported by the duke of Brunswick. Original manuscript letter "... We fell obliged to Mr. Gypson for his gratuitous advice and caution, but as we pay him his money on his bringing the Ballon to the Ground it can be of no material consequence to him wether we loose or gain ..." Gypson was the prominent English Ballonist.

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Ballonpost: 1848: Great Britain. Early Ballonist's letter written by M. Graham known as "the Only fe

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