Astra Castra. Experiments and Adventures in the Atmosphere.

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

London: Chapman and Hall, 1865. Large 4to. Later qtr. morocco over patterned paper boards. Spine with raised bands and morocco titling-label. (xxiv, 530pp.). With 34 full-page photozincograph plates, 5 portraits, and num. vignettes. Includes List of Subscribers. Title-page printed in red/black ink. Uncut. Occasional light foxing, otherwise a fine and complete copy of this classic early treatise on ballooning.