avaition Scarce 1800 handwritten letter by the co-inventor of the hot air balloon
328. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier Autograph Letter Signed. French politician and pioneering
aviator (1740–1810) best known for inventing, with his brother, Jacques-Etienne, the first successful hot-air balloon. ALS in French, signed “J. Montgolfier,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.25, July 16, 1800. Untranslated handwritten letter about a factory opening in their famous city, Annonay, in 1800. Montgolfier gives densely penned scientific explanations about the power produced by vapor energy, and about the economic and commercial value of this initiative. In fine condition, with seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200
326. Amelia Earhart Signature. Choice vintage fountain pen signature, “Amelia Earhart,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.5 card. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity and grading from JSA, evaluating the autograph as a “9.” Starting Bid $200
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