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The first hot-air balloon flight in history took place on 19…
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412
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The first hot-air balloon flight in history took place on 19…
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Estimate €70 - €100
Voluntary lot
Description
The first hot-air balloon flight in history took place on 19 September 1783 in Versailles, carried out by the Montgolfier brothers, who finally realised mankind’s dream: to fly! Commemorative issue marking the bicentenary of the first manned flight, 1783–1983, in a red imitation-leather slipcase, containing an envelope (colour illustration) celebrating the bicentenary of Aviation and Space, stamped and cancelled (19 March 83) + a 6cm pin and an explanatory leaflet.
Aeronautics -
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About the sale
SPACE EXPLORATION AND AERONAUTICS: NASA photos, models, documents, etc.
Auction location
Auction time
07/09/2026 at 6:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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