Astra Castra. Experiments and Adventures in the Atmosphere.

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

London: Chapman and Hall 1865. Large 4to. Later qtr. morocco over patterned paper boards. Spine with raised bands and morocco titling-label. (xxiv 530pp.). With 34 full-page photozincograph plates 5 portraits and num. vignettes. Includes List of Subscribers. Title-page printed in red/black ink. Uncut. Occasional light foxing otherwise a fine and complete copy of this classic early treatise on ballooning.