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Soft Cover. Etat : Very Good. Seielstad, B. G.; et al. (illustrateur). First Edition. Two issues tracking August Piccard's record high altitude and what he witnessed from this height - "Science and Invention" from December, 1930 and the August, 1931 "Popular Science." Unique rarities for their coverage of a hot air balloon expedition to new heights led by physicist Auguste Piccard. He became the first to reach the stratosphere during his balloon flight in 1931, reaching an altitude of about 51,775 feet. August, 1931 issue with pictorial cover design features image of speed boats tied to posts with engineers taking readings from gauges: "Speedboats Race Standing Still!" Moderate shelf, corner wear crease; remains vibrantly colorful. Exterior spine very good w/minimal chip. Pages very good, clean. Bind good, intact. Article entitled: "Ten Miles High in an Air-Tight Ball: A fantastic aerial exploit that Jules Verne never dreamed of." Rare highly sought periodical. Paired with another striking periodical from this period of Western advancement and technology: "Science and Invention" of December, 1930. This issue features coverage of Piccard's preparation for his high flying endeavour in the pressurized, steel chambered cockpit carried by massive air balloon. A perfect match, before and after, of this historic event and the vantage witnessed. Pictorial wraps, some cover, edge wear, rub. Pages good. Bind intact; clear adhesive to spine, inside cover. Paginated consecutively for the year - pages 673-768. This particular page-turner is significantly more uncommon than the August, 1931 issue of Popular Mechanics. Each is protected in stiff, clear sleeves. On May 27, 1931 Auguste Piccard and Paul Kipfer floated from Augsburg, Germany, and reached a record altitude of 15,781 meters or 51,775' which is 9.8 miles sky high in the stratosphere. (FAI Record File Number 10634) During this flight, Piccard and Kipfer became the first human beings to enter the stratosphere, and were able to gather substantial data on the upper atmosphere, as well as measure cosmic rays. Their achievement was documented in this Popular Science Monthly article. An anonymous writer for the official website of Auguste's grandson, Bertrand Piccard, claims that grandfather was the first to witness the shape of the earth with his own eyes. From article: "Through portholes, the observers saw the earth through copper-colored, then bluish, haze. It seemed a flat disk with upturned edges. At the ten-mile level the sky appeared a deep, dark blue." Illustrated throughout with classic photography, illustrations, and stylishly exciting graphic design. Other feature articles include: Now Real Detectives Beat Sherlock Holmes; Do Sharks Really Bite?; Why Some Babies are Born with Tails; Biggest Post Office in the World to be Built in Chicago; Night Flyers at 10,000 Feet Hurdle the Rockies; Floating Mikes Give New Voice to Talkies; Exit the Cavalry - Enter the Tanks; and much, much more. An amazing time-capsule of articles, research, and adverts. 8 3/4" x 11 1/2" design. 120 pages. Insured post. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Soft Cover. Etat : Very Good. Seielstad, B. G.; et al. (illustrateur). First Edition. Founded in 1872. Pictorial cover design features image of speed boats tied to posts with engineers taking readings from gauges: "Speedboats Race Standing Still!" Moderate shelf, corner wear; remains vibrantly colorful. Exterior spine very good w/minimal chip. Pages very good, clean. Bind good, intact. Rare highly sought periodical. Unique rarity for its coverage of a hot air balloon expedition to new heights led by physicist Auguste Piccard entitled: "Ten Miles High in an Air-Tight Ball: A fantastic aerial exploit that Jules Verne never dreamed of". On May 27, 1931 Auguste Piccard and Paul Kipfer floated from Augsburg, Germany, and reached a record altitude of 15,781 meters or 51,775' which is 9.8 miles sky high in the stratosphere. (FAI Record File Number 10634) During this flight, Piccard and Kipfer became the first human beings to enter the stratosphere, and were able to gather substantial data on the upper atmosphere, as well as measure cosmic rays. Their achievement was documented in this Popular Science Monthly article. An anonymous writer for the official website of Auguste's grandson, Bertrand Piccard, claims that grandfather was the first to witness the shape of the earth with his own eyes. From article: "Through portholes, the observers saw the earth through copper-colored, then bluish, haze. It seemed a flat disk with upturned edges. At the ten-mile level the sky appeared a deep, dark blue." Illustrated throughout with classic photography, illustrations, and stylishly exciting graphic design. Other feature articles include: Now Real Detectives Beat Sherlock Holmes; Do Sharks Really Bite?; Why Some Babies are Born with Tails; Biggest Post Office in the World to be Built in Chicago; Night Flyers at 10,000 Feet Hurdle the Rockies; Floating Mikes Give New Voice to Talkies; Exit the Cavalry - Enter the Tanks; and much, much more. An amazing time-capsule of articles, research, and adverts. 8 3/4" x 11 1/2" design. 120 pages. Insured post. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Soft Cover. Etat : Good. Seielstad, B. G.; et al. (illustrateur). First Edition. Founded in 1872. Pictorial cover design features image of speed boats tied to posts with engineers taking readings from gauges: "Speedboats Race Standing Still!" Some corner, edge wear, rub, spine chip; without address label and remains vibrantly colorful. Pages good with some corner wear, discoloration inside front and back covers to lower edge; no writing. Bind good, moderate cant; intact. Rare near good, highly sought periodical. Unique rarity for its coverage of a hot air balloon expedition to new heights led by physicist Auguste Piccard entitled: "Ten Miles High in an Air-Tight Ball: A fantastic aerial exploit that Jules Verne never dreamed of". On May 27, 1931 Auguste Piccard and Paul Kipfer floated from Augsburg, Germany, and reached a record altitude of 15,781 meters or 51,775' which is 9.8 miles sky high in the stratosphere. (FAI Record File Number 10634) During this flight, Piccard and Kipfer became the first human beings to enter the stratosphere, and were able to gather substantial data on the upper atmosphere, as well as measure cosmic rays. Their achievement was documented in this Popular Science Monthly article. An anonymous writer for the official website of Auguste's grandson, Bertrand Piccard, claims that grandfather was the first to witness the shape of the earth with his own eyes. From article: "Through portholes, the observers saw the earth through copper-colored, then bluish, haze. It seemed a flat disk with upturned edges. At the ten-mile level the sky appeared a deep, dark blue." Illustrated throughout with classic photography, illustrations, and stylishly exciting graphic design. An amazing time-capsule of articles, research, and adverts. 8 3/4" x 11 1/2" design. 120 pages. Insured post. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.