Single lots Philately Overseas & Europe. Auction #39 Day 4

Ballonpost: 1848: Great Brittain. Early Ballonist's letter written by M.Graham known as "the Only fe
1848: Great Brittain. Early Ballonist's letter written by M.Graham known as "the Only female Aeronaut in the Victorian Reign", wife of famouas Ballonist. First woman to make a night ascent. She has a reputaion for daring exploits. Here activities were supported by the duke of Brunswick. Original manuscript letter "... We fell obliged to Mr. Gypson for his gratuitous advice and caution, but as we pay him his money on his bringing the Ballon to the Ground it can be of no material consequence to him wether we loose or gain ..." Gypson was the pominent English Ballonist.
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