EditorialUpper surface of the cloud sheet - 1 h. 30. - Altitude: 1400 meters February 16, 1873, Balloon Flight on 16 February 1873, Signed: A. Tissandier; P. T, Fig. 33, p. 136, Tissandier, Albert (del.); Smeeton, Burn (sc.); Tilly, Auguste (sc.), 1887, Gaston ...
EditorialThe balloon City of Florence crossing the Ouche, Hot air balloon Ville de Florence on 1 August 1869 above a river, Signed: Smeeton Tilly, Fig. 18, p. 65, Smeeton, Burn (del.); Tilly, Auguste (sc.), 1887, Gaston Tissandier: Histoire de mes ascensions. R...
EditorialLunar halo observed aboard the Zenith balloon on March 24, 1875, Light effect observed while riding the balloon Zenith on March 24, 1875, Signed: A. Tissandier; P. T, Fig. 42, p. 159, Tissandier, Albert (del.); Smeeton, Burn (sc.); Tilly, Auguste (sc.)...
EditorialThe nacelle of the steam captive balloon of Henry Giffard in 1878, Carrying Basket of the Captive Balloon by Henri Giffard during the World Exhibition Paris 1878, Signed: A. T, Smeeton, Tilly, Fig. 57, p. 224, Tissandier, Albert (del.); Smeeton, Burn (...
EditorialBallon, Hot air balloon over a railway bridge, Signed: A. Tissandier; Smeeton Tilly sc, Fig. 1, p. 1, Tissandier, Albert (dess.); Smeeton-Tilly (sc.), 1876, Alfred Sircos; Th. Pallier: Histoire des ballons et des ascensions c?l?bres avec une pr?face de...
EditorialLong-term trip to the Zenith. Sunrise deformed by refraction at 6 o'clock. Morning 10 March 24, 1875, Balloon Zenith on March 24, 1875 at sunrise, Signed: S. T, Fig. 39, p. 155, Smeeton, Burn (sc.); Tilly, Auguste (sc.), 1887, Gaston Tissandier: Histoi...
EditorialEffect of clouds lit by the sun at 1 o'clock. 25 min. evening, October 14, 1870, Clouds during a balloon ride by Albert Tissandier, Arthur Ranc (1831-1907), Victor Ferrand on October 14, 1870 with the balloon Le Jean-Bart, Signed: Smeeton Tilly; A. Tis...
EditorialAppearance of rain clouds seen at their upper part. Ascension of June 27, 1872., Hot Air Balloon June 27, 1872, Signed: A. Tissandier; P. T, Fig. 31, p. 129, Tissandier, Albert (del.); Smeeton, Burn (sc.); Tilly, Auguste (sc.), 1887, Gaston Tissandier:...
EditorialMonument to the Zenith disaster, built in Ciron Indre, on the plan of Mr. Albert Tissandier, architect, Monument to the balloonists Th?odore Sivel and Joseph Croce-Spinneli, who died aboard the balloon Zenith on 15 April 1875, Signed: T.S., A. Tissandi...
Editorial... I was standing next to my friends, Joseph Croc?-Spinellis and Th?odore Sivels death as a result of lack of oxygen during the ride with the balloon Zenith on April 15, 1875, Gaston Tissandier after landing at Ciron, Signed: Smeeton Tilly, Fig. 46, p...
EditorialMoonrise above the clouds. 8 pm. Altitude 2400 meters. Ascension of November 8, 1870, Moon Ballooning on November 8, 1870 (Siege of Paris), Signed: A. Tissandier; Smeeton Tilly, Fig. 24, p. 104, Tissandier, Albert (del.); Smeeton, Burn (sc.); Tilly, Au...
EditorialAppearance of the sky above the clouds of snow during the ascent of November 29, 1875. 1 h. Altitude 1770 meters, Cloud formation during balloon flight on November 29, 1875, Signed: Smeeton Tilly; A. Tissandier s, Fig. 54, p. 216, Smeeton, Burn (del.);...
EditorialThe Jean-Bart crossing the Seine near Pauses Eure during the siege of Paris, Hot air balloon Jean Bart during the siege of Paris (1870-1871) near Poses (Eure), Signed: D. Lancelot; Smeeton, Fig. 23, after p. 96, Lancelot, Dieudonn? Auguste (del.); Smee...
EditorialTent shelter to guarantee wind a military aerostat, Hot Air Balloon Under Protective Cover, Signed: S.T., Fig. 4, p. XVII, Cont?, Nicolas-Jacques (pinx.); Smeeton, Burn (sc.); Tilly, Auguste (sc.), 1887, Gaston Tissandier: Histoire de mes ascensions. R...
EditorialThe balloon accident the Universe December 8, 1875, Balloon Univers in the misfortune of December 8, 1875, aboard Pierre Aussedat, Gabriel Mangin, Charles Renard, Bitard, Bastoul, Eug?ne Godard and Albert Tissandier, Signed: S. T, A. Tissandier, Fig. 5...
EditorialLuminous cross observed aboard the Zenith balloon on March 24, 1875, Light effect observed while riding the balloon Zenith on March 24, 1875, Signed: A. Tissandier; P. T, Fig. 43, p. 160, Tissandier, Albert (del.); Smeeton, Burn (sc.); Tilly, Auguste (...
EditorialThe ball Jean-Bart falling on an apple tree, Montireau, February 16, 1873, Fall of the Balloon Jean Bartard on February 16, 1873 in Montireau, Signed: A. T, Smeet, Tilly, Fig. 35, p. 141, Tissandier, Albert (del.); Smeeton, Burn (sc.); Tilly, Auguste (...
EditorialJoseph Croc?-Spinelli, engineer of Arts-and-Manufactures, Portrait of the balloonist Joseph Eustache Croc? Spinnelli, Signed: T. S. sc, Fig. 48, p. 196, Smeeton, Burn (sc.); Tilly, Auguste (sc.), 1887, Gaston Tissandier: Histoire de mes ascensions. R?c...
Editorial? la cour d'assises: L'avocat, debout, s'entretenant avec l'accus?. Burn Smeeton (British, 19th century) and Auguste Tilly (French, died 1898); after Honor? Victorin Daumier (French, 1808-1879); published by L'Art. Date: 1878. Dimensions: 214 ? 177 mm ...
Editorial? la cour d'assises: L'avocat, debout, s'entretenant avec l'accus?. Burn Smeeton (British, 19th century) and Auguste Tilly (French, died 1898); after Honor? Victorin Daumier (French, 1808-1879); published by L'Art. Date: 1878. Dimensions: 214 ? 177 mm ...
Editorial? la cour d'assises: L'avocat, debout, s'entretenant avec l'accus?. Burn Smeeton (British, 19th century) and Auguste Tilly (French, died 1898); after Honor? Victorin Daumier (French, 1808-1879); published by L'Art. Date: 1878. Dimensions: 214 ? 177 mm ...
EditorialBill Richmond. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. Bill Richmond (1763-1829). Pugilist/Boxer. Portrait. The son of former slaves, Richmond became a respected boxer. He fought a famous match against the British ...
EditorialJames Belcher. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. James Belcher (1781-1811). Pugilist/Boxer and athlete. Portrait. Known as 'The pet of the Fancy' and 'the Napoleon of the ring'. Image taken from Boxiana; or ...
EditorialWilliam Warr. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. Bill Warr. Pugilist/Boxer. Portrait. A good trainer whose services were in demand by athletes in many sports. Image taken from Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient ...
EditorialJack Broughton. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. Jack Broughton (1705-1789). Pugilist/Boxer. Portrait. Recognised as 'The Father of the English School of Boxing' and as 'the Father of the Science of the Art ...
EditorialTom Molineux. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. Tom Molineux (1784-1818). Pugilist/Boxer. Portrait. A freed slave, he arrived in England in 1809 and began to box professionally, trained by Bill Richmond. His ...
EditorialHen Pearce. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. Hen Pearce (1777-1809). Pugilist/Boxer. Known as 'the Game chicken'. A popular fighter, never beaten in compeition. Image taken from Boxiana; or Sketches of ancie...
EditorialMr John Jackson. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. John Jackson (1769-1845). Pugilist/Boxer. Portrait. Known as 'Gentleman Jackson'. A friend and personal trainer of Lord Byron. Image taken from Boxiana; or ...
EditorialDaniel Mendoza. Boxiana; or Sketches of ancient and modern pugilis. G. Smeeton: London, 1812. Daniel Mendoza (1764-1836). Pugilist/Boxer. Portrait. Known as the 'father of scientific boxing'. Billed himself as 'Mendoza the Jew'. Became the heavyweight ...
EditorialThe beggar's carnival. Being an exact representation of their manner of amusing themselves. Contains the portraits of 12 well-known characters of London. A Dictionary of the Slang and Cant Languages: ancient and modern, as used by ... every class of o...
EditorialThe Midland Railway. The Midland Railway. London. View of the Engine House, Swindon. Image taken from 'The Midland Railway: its rise and progress. A narrative of modern enterprise'. Published by Strahan & Co, London in 1876. . Source: HS. 74/1119 69....
EditorialThe Midland Railway. The Midland Railway. London. View of the Midland Grand Hotel, St Pancras. Image taken from 'The Midland Railway: its rise and progress. A narrative of modern enterprise'. Published by Strahan & Co, London in 1876. . Source: 08235...
EditorialAngel Fernandez de los Rios (1821-1880). Politician and Spanish writer. He belongs to the Generation of 1868. Portrait. Engraving by Smeeton-Tilly. "Almanaque de La Ilustracion", 1881.