Glaisher, Flammarion, Fonvielle, Tissandier - Voyages Aériens - 1870

Aerial Voyages - Rare collective work that traces the first explorations in the air through the narratives and scientific observations of J. Glaisher, C. Flammarion, W. de Fonvielle and G. Tissandier - Original edition - Hachette et Cie, Paris 1870 -

The work describes balloon flights in Montgolfieres, dirigible balloons, and the scientific observations that enabled, among other things, meteorological surveys in England, France, Prussia, the North Pole, etc. Glaisher shares his own experiences in ascents that led to discoveries about the atmosphere. Flammarion, passionate about astronomy, discusses the implications of air travel for science. Fonvielle and Tissandier also detail the technical aspects and the challenges of these new modes of transport -

This work reflects the enthusiasm of the late 19th century for scientific exploration and aerial discoveries, heralding the modern era of aviation -

Grand in-8 (27 x 19 cm) Red half-binding, spine with raised bands titled and ornamented with gilt fleurons and fillets, boards of red percaline with the City of Brussels’ gold armorials on the upper board, 612 pages, frontispiece and jaspe endpapers - Illustrated with 117 wood engravings and 6 color chromolithographs by Eugène Cicéri and Adrien Marie, after Albert Tissandier’s drawings, 15 maps and a very large number of diagrams enhance this work - Detailed table of contents: see photos -

Superb copy in excellent condition. Binding solid and interior very fresh, with no foxing -