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The first balloon ascension in America is planned...
The first balloon ascension in America is planned...
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December 27, 1792
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 27, 1792
* 1st balloon flight in America planning
* Jean-Pierre Blanchard - balloonist
Page 2 has an interesting letter from Mr. Jean-Pierre Blanchard concerning the coming ascension of his balloon, from early in the history of balloon flights in America. He would make his first balloon ascension in America in Philadelphia less than 2 weeks after this printing.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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