3 1 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 23cm
Description
This colour poster uses a topical balloon motif to advertise the 1851 'Almanach Prophetique', and to highlight some of its future prohesies, which include the creation of an aerial police force. An aeronaut in the top centre of the image is even depicted discovering a stray planet.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10410987
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