Souvenirs et récits d'un aérostier militaire de l'armée de la Loire : 1870-1871

Tissandier, Gaston (1843-1899)

Paris : M. Dreyfous, 1891. First Edition. Good copy in the original illustrated red cloth over bevelled boards, now somewhat scuffed and dust-dulled. Rear board sun-toned; panel edges, corners and endbands rubbed. All edges gilt, with light foxing scattered throughout text block. A strong and well-preserved example overall. Item #466465

Physical description; 356 pages ; 28 cm. Notes; Illustrated by Victor-Armand Poirson. Subjects; Franco-Prussian War. Aerial operations. Balloon ascensions. Paris. Siege, 1870-1871. 19th century. 21st century.

Price: €195.00