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1.
The Montgolsier [sic], a first rate of the French aerial navy [graphic]

Published / Created:
the 25th of October 1783. and [approximately 1868?]
Call Number:
Folio 724 836C (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Leaf 28. Caricatures drawn & etched by those celebrated artists Gillray, Rowlandson, Cruikshanks
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A Frenchman, in profile to the left, seated on a globe. To the globe are fixed vertical rods, the upper ends of which terminate in four smaller globes which are thus supported above the principal one; chains link these four globes to a fifth globe ab...
Alternative Title:
Montgolsier, a first rate of the French aerial navy and Montgolfier, a first rate of the French aerial navy
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pub by E. Dachery, N. 11 St. James's Street [i.e. Field & Tuer] and Field & Tuer
Subject (Name):
Restrike. For original issue of the plate, see no. 6333 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5.
Subject (Topic):
Balloons (Aircraft) and Cannons
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Montgolsier [sic], a first rate of the French aerial navy [graphic]

3.
The ascent of the Nassau Balloon, with the parachute attached, 24th July 1837 This sketch exhibits

Published / Created:
28th July 1837.
Call Number:
837.07.28.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two images on one sheet separately titled, showing the ascent of the balloon carrying Robert Cocking on the left, and on the right Cocking falling to his death when the parachute he designed failed
Description:
Titles from text below images.
Publisher:
Published by Wm. Morgan, 25 Bartletts Buildings, Holborn
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Cocking, Robert, 1776-1837.
Subject (Topic):
Parachutes, Balloons (Aircraft), and Ballooning accidents
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The ascent of the Nassau Balloon, with the parachute attached, 24th July 1837 This sketch exhibits the parachute, with Mr. Cocking, in the three stages of the descent / [graphic]

4.
Rob[ert] Cocking The ascent of the Royal Nassau Balloon with the parachute attached, 24th July 1837

Published / Created:
[July 1837]
Call Number:
837.07.24.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Titles from text below images.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Cocking, Robert, 1776-1837,
Subject (Topic):
Balloons (Aircraft), Parachutes, and Accidents
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Rob[ert] Cocking The ascent of the Royal Nassau Balloon with the parachute attached, 24th July 1837 ; This sketch exhibits the parachute with Mr. Cocking in the three stages of the descent. [graphic]

5.
New principles, or, The march of invention [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1830?]
Call Number:
830.00.00.83+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
On the right a steam-driven coach has exploded with the passengers thrown into the air. A hot air balloons with baskets shaped as a boat and the other as a carraige float above the trees. On the left a conventional carriage "Patent Safety Coach" wit...
Alternative Title:
March of invention
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd. by Thos. McLean, 26 Haymarket
Subject (Topic):
Accidents, Airships, Balloons (Aircraft), Insurance, and Steam automobiles
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > New principles, or, The march of invention [graphic].

6.
The march of intellect [graphic]

Creator:
Seymour, Robert, 1798-1836, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1829?]
Call Number:
829.00.00.15+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Satire against corruption with an image of a huge automaton representing the new London University (later University College, London) tramples over greedy clerics, doctors, lawyers and the crown. Five lines of text below image: "I saw a vision, a gian...
Description:
Title from text above image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
University College, London.
Subject (Topic):
Education, Higher, Avarice, Balloons (Aircraft), Clergy, Demons, Justice, Lawyers, Machinery, Physicians, Rulers, and Steam
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The march of intellect [graphic]

7.
The march of intellect [graphic]

Creator:
Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
Published / Created:
[23 January 1828]
Call Number:
828.01.23.01+ Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Fantastic scene at a London street corner which abuts on open country, the roadway deep in mud. A coach and pair advances left to right; the coachman has laid down reins and whip to read the Times through spectacles, the footman standing behind is de...
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Pub. Jany. 23 1828 by G. Humphrey St. James's Street
Subject (Topic):
Balloons (Aircraft), Carriages & coaches, City & town life, Steam, Storefronts, and Street vendors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The march of intellect [graphic]

8.
The Chinese pagoda and bridge erected over the canal in St. James's Park, for the Grand Jubilee of

Published / Created:
[9 September 1814]
Call Number:
814.09.09.02+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
View of the pagoda and bridge in St. James's Park, both in Chinese style, with the pagoda in the centre of the bridge and two small turrets on either side, boats on the water below with passengers embarking to the left, tents on each side of the canal...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published Septr. 9, 1814, by James Whittle & Richard Holmes Laurie, No. 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Geographic):
Saint James's Park (London, England),, London (England), England, London., and London
Subject (Topic):
Parks, Fireworks, Bridges, Canals, Canal boats, Tents, Flags, and Balloons (Aircraft)
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The Chinese pagoda and bridge erected over the canal in St. James's Park, for the Grand Jubilee of the 1st of August 1814. [graphic]

9.
Description of the Grand National Jubilee, held in St. James's, Hyde, and the Green Parks, on

Published / Created:
[approximately 1 August 1814]
Call Number:
814.08.01.04+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Letterpress broadside with a description of the Grand National Jubilee of 1814 surrounded by eight woodcut views (clockwise from top): The Temple; The Pagoda on Fire; The Jubilee Balloon; The Enemy on Fire; Sham Fight on the Serpentine; Boarding an Am...
Description:
Title from first line of text below image.
Publisher:
Printed and published by John Fairburn, Jun. Fountain Court, Minories
Subject (Geographic):
England, London, London., and London (England)
Subject (Topic):
Festivals, Fireworks, Buildings, Temporary, Parks, Balloons (Aircraft), Historical pageants, Ships, and Temples
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Description of the Grand National Jubilee, held in St. James's, Hyde, and the Green Parks, on Monday 1st August, 1814

10.
The tower & preparation of the fire works with the balloon in the park Augt 1st., 1814 / [graphic]

Creator:
Dubourg, Matthew, printmaker
Published / Created:
[12 August 1814]
Call Number:
814.08.01.03
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Tower and preparation of the fireworks with the balloon
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
Published & sold Augt. 12th, 1814 by Edwd. Orme publisher to His Majesty and H.R.H. the Prince Regent, Bond Street, corner of Brook Str
Subject (Topic):
Balloons (Aircraft), Crowds, and Fireworks
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The tower & preparation of the fire works with the balloon in the park Augt 1st., 1814 / [graphic]

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