Sketches of the "Cosmo," the Catastrophe, and the Dead Balloonist. 1888.

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Sketches of the

  • Sketches of the "Cosmo," the Catastrophe, and the Dead Balloonist. 1888.

  • Full Page of Drawings.
  • £12.50
Out of stock.

For Sale is a Full Page taken from "The Pall Mall Budget, August 30th, 1888," showing the Following "Sketches of the "Cosmo," the Catastrophe, and the Dead Balloonist."

      a- The Start from the Irish Exhibition.
      b- Mr. Field.
      c- Mr. Simmons.
      d- The Inn at Ulting where the Dead Man Lies.
      e- The Fatal Accident.
(The sketch of the balloon and the portraits of Mr. Simmons and Mr. Field are made from photographs taken by the Woodbury Co. on the occasion of the first of the three attempts to reach Vienna).

Condition is Very Good.