Balloon ascent satire.- Wells (William) The aerostatick stage balloon

Balloon ascent satire.- Wells (William) The aerostatick stage balloon, etching and engraving, on laid paper without watermark, sheet 385 x 285 mm (15 1/8 x 11 1/4 in), old folds with splitting, some with old repairs, mount exposure line with heavy toning, spotting and surface dirt, unframed, 1783 Literature: BM Satires 6284 *** Scarce at auction. Balloon ascent satire 'combined with a satire on the Coalition, or on politicians, who are associated with mountebanks and women of damaged reputation'. [BM]

Estimate:£150

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