• Print, Engraving on Paper, Uncolored, DOVER CASTLE, WITH THE SETTING OFF OF THE BALLOON TO CALAIS, IN JANUARY 1785.
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    Uncolored engraving of the balloon carrying Jean Blanchard and Dr. John Jeffries departing the English coast for Calais, January 10, 1785. Dover Castle and White Cliffs on the left, with a crowd gathered to watch the departure. 'Painted by T. Rowlandson, & engraved by W. Birch, Enamel Painter. Published Augt. 1, 1789 by Wm. Birch, Hampstead Heath & sold by T. Thornton, Southhampton Strt. Covt. Garden.'

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