(lot of 4) Framed offset color lithographs on paper, Historical Balloons, published by Ariel Press, 1956, including: (1) comprising "Premier Voyage Aerien," "Globe Fait pour Etre Dirige," and "Ascension du Sieur Adorne a la Citadelle de Strasbourg," (1) comprising "Ascension de Madame Blanchard au Champ-de-Mars," "Ascent of James Sadler at Oxford," and "Ascension de Margat sur son Cerf Aeronaute Coco," (1) comprising "The First Channel Crossing by Air," "Montgolfiere Lancee a Tivoli," and "L'Aero-Montgolfiere Denomme Tour de Calais," frame lacking glass, (1) comprising "Neuste Erfindung Einen Luftballoon Durch Adler Zu Regieren," "Modele du Balloon qui a ete execute pour le Sacre de Napoleon en 1804," and one unidentified print, restoration to frame, none examined out of frame, each sight: approx 48.5"h, 15"w, overall: approx 50.5"h, 16.75"w, 26lbs total **Provenance: The estate of Dr. James M. Gray Jr. and Thomas Schooler** Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. **Standard treatments assumed on ALL colored gemstones**. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. WE HAVE A LIST OF SUGGESTED SHIPPERS WHO WILL GLADLY QUOTE YOU PRIOR TO BIDDING. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers**NOTE: ALL SILVER, JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR INVOICES EXCEEDING $10,000 UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE**