Henri Giffard's (1825-1882) steam-powered steerable (dirigible) airship during its ascent of 25 September 1852: cigar shaped gasbag. From Louis Figuier 'Les Merveilles de la Science' (Paris, c1870).

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Henri Giffard's (1825-1882) steam-powered steerable (dirigible) airship during its ascent of 25 September 1852: cigar shaped gasbag. From Louis Figuier 'Les Merveilles de la Science' (Paris, c1870).

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