A Group of Aeronauts. Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806), in Edinburgh for his ascent of 5 October 10 1785, surrounded by local ballooning enthusiasts, r. John Mitchell?, James Tytler, chemist, John Spottiswood, Magistrate, James Nielson, Myles M'Phail, caddy and tavern keeper. Etching by John Kay, Edinburgh, 1785

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A Group of Aeronauts. Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806), in Edinburgh for his ascent of 5 October 10 1785, surrounded by local ballooning enthusiasts, r. John Mitchell?, James Tytler, chemist, John Spottiswood, Magistrate, James Nielson, Myles M'Phail, caddy and tavern keeper. Etching by John Kay, Edinburgh, 1785

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