The flying ship. Book illustration from Library of Congress
Summary
Photographic reproduction of a 18th century etching showing an airship designed by Brazilian Jesuit Bartolomeu de Gusmão. Ship has a bird's head and feathers, a boat-like body in which a man stands looking through a telescope, a flag with crest is attached to the rear of the ship. The sections are keyed by letter, legend not included; source of print is unknown.
Reproduction of an 18th century book illustration.
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Tags
airships
flying
book illustrations
reproductions
photographic prints
lot 4700
photo
ultra high resolution
high resolution
airship
18th century
jesuit christian order
jesuits
flag
inventions
library of congress
Date
1700 - 1800
Source
Library of Congress
Link
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.