Balloon ride Langevin Tableau de l'art aérostatique et de la direction des ballons. Circa 1855. Coloured and albumen heightened copperplate engraving on wove paper. 46.5 x 65 cm (51 x 66 cm). Edited by Fosset, published by Maison Basset, Paris. - BnF ark:/12148/cb40350778w. - Historical depiction of early ballooning with 19 fine engravings of flying machines, aerostats and hot-air balloons between 1673 and 1851. With a theoretical treatise on the steering of airships and the new system. - Sheet slightly browned due to age, verso with traces of restoration and previous mounting. Edges partly with losses and partially rubbed. Very good overall. Edited by Fosset, published by Maison Basset, Paris. - BnF ark:/12148/cb40350778w. - Historical depiction of early ballooning with 19 fine engravings of flying machines, aerostats and hot-air balloons between 1673 and 1851. With a theoretical treatise on the steering of airships and the new system. - Sheet slightly browned due to age, verso with traces of restoration and previous mounting. Edges partly with losses and partly rubbed. Very good overall. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.