DIGONNET, Félix. The invention of aerostation in Avignon in 1782 and the first ascents in this city. With 6 plates. Avignon: François Seguin, 1906. First edition, in-8; 48p., 6 plates off-text (Montgolfier house in Avignon, Lamp and furnace of the Marquis de Brantes, Valve of the Brantes' aerostat, Aerostat built by Brantes, Balloon plates). Bound in red half-chagrin, smooth spine decorated with balloon irons, long title, marbled boards and endpapers, covers preserved. Rare booklet in very good condition.
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