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THE DANGEROUS SORT THE STORY OF A BALLOON Anthony Smith UK 1970 1st ed Tall hardcover DJ Fine
By Smith, Anthony
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London, Allen Unwin, 1970, 1st edition. 158 pp, many color and b/w photos, maps. Tall Hardcover, Fine with a Dust Jacket.
This book is large so extra postage will be requested for Priority Mail or International Mail.
Looks at the life and eventual demise of the balloon that became imprinted on the minds of all who saw her. Balloon adventuring around the world, including in the Alps, in front of the Eiger, across Africa, Europe, USA, etc.
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