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Balloons - Early works to 1800

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    The royal balloon . Mr. Deeker, (in conjunction with a gentleman) both natives of this country, most respectfully acquaint the nobility, gentry, and public at large, that they have compleated a balloon, which may be presumed to equal, if not surpass any hitherto presented to the public.

    Deeker, J. (Joseph). | Date: 1785?]
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    Hints of important uses, to be derived from aerostatic globes . With a print of an aerostatic globe, and its appendages. Originally designed in 1783. By Thomas Martyn.

    Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760-1816. | Date: M DCC LXXXIV. [1784]
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    An essay on aerostation Wherein is exhibited the easiest method of constructing and directing aerostats, a plan for reconnoitering balloons, and a new hint for aerostatical telegraphs. with plates. By Francis Oliveri, professor of modern languages and mathematics.

    Olivari, Francis. | Date: 1797
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    Le dauphin Enlevé , ou l'art de se diriger dans les airs. Par le Vte de ***.

    Vaux, Charles Grant, vicomte de. | Date: M.DCC.XCIII. [1793]

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