1885 Paris Hot Air Balloon Sport Aeronautique Aerial Navigation Poster
An 1885 Paris poster for the Arenes du Sport Aeronautique, showing the balloon L’Avenir and parachute demonstrations.
Description
This original French affiche advertises the public aerial navigation demonstration of April 6 1885 at the Arenes du Sport Aeronautique in Paris, under the direction of Eugene Godard. Engravings show the hot air balloon L'Avenir alongside parachute descents. A remarkable piece of early aviation history and vintage French advertising art.
