Bidspirit auction | Balloon Poster

Balloon Poster - Poster advertising Charles F. Durand's third lift off in a balloon from Castle Garden, NY. Durand was the first American balloonist. His third balloon ride was witnessed by over 20,000 spectators. By 1840 Durant stopped ballooning on the insistence of his wife. Date: 1831 Dimension: 31” Length 22.5” Width Condition: Poster has visible fold marks. Has not been inspected outside its modern frame