Grand ballon captif a vapeur de la cour des Tuileries, Paris, 1878 / Yves & Barret, sc.

Broadside announcing the ascension of Henri Giffard's giant captive balloon from the courtyard of the Tuileries during the Paris Exposition of 1878. Includes picture of the giant balloon stationed at the center of the courtyard next to a smaller balloon.

Tissandier collection.