1857 John Wise Balloon Stationery, 3c Nesbitt with John Wise's first type of balloon stationery, "LANCASTER, Pa" Sep. 15, 1857 cds, addressed to William Noaker in Carlisle, Pa in Wise's own hand, cover repaired at top left with part of balloon design drawn in, still Very Fine, a rare piece of early aviation history; similar to Schoendorf Ill. #33 (Image)

CV. 400

"Aerial Monarch, Big Attractions, R. Huston Ludlum, Balloonist & Prince of Aerial Gymnasts", near overall "Aerial Monarch" Balloon illustrated cover to Dalton, Ind, 1c (206), printed ad for "H. HUSTON LUDLUM/ Balloonist & Prince of Aerial Gymnasts/ BALLOON RACES A SPECIALTY", tied by Cincinnati, Ohio double oval, Very Fine. (Image)

CV. 250