1856 Wood Engraving Pierre Testu-Brissy French Balloonist Montmorency YJPT1 XGDB3 9th Duke of Argyll (1845-1914)

9th Duke of Argyll (1845-1914) during the Victorian era

There is a very small aging spot in the bottom margin and center right

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This is an original 1928 black and white print ad for world cruises by American Mail Line Dollar Steamship Line

electric receiver phone

1856 Wood Engraving Pierre Testu-Brissy French Balloonist Montmorency YJPT1 XGDB3 9th Duke of Argyll (1845-1914)"L'Aronaute Testu et les Paysans de Montmorency" This is an original 1856 black and white in text wood engraving that depicts the descent of Pierre Testu Brissy in his hot air balloon onto a field in Montmorency. Please note that the caption is entirely in French. CONDITION This 156+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. Light moisture wrinkling. Please note: There is