Balloon attached to a whale, 1866 Print

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Framed Print of Book cover design, The Cloud King

Book cover design, The Cloud King: or up in the air and down in the sea, by W Stephens Hayward, London: Darton and Hodge, 1866. Showing a balloon attached to a whale.
1866. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans

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Add a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to your home decor with our Framed Prints. This piece features the cover design of "The Cloud King: or up in the air & down in the sea" by W. Stephens Hayward, published in 1866 by Darton and Hodge in London. The image shows a balloon attached to a whale, an extraordinary depiction of the fusion between the realms of the sky and the sea. Our museum-quality frames enhance the intricate details of this vintage book cover design, making it a conversation starter and an addition to any room. Bring history and imagination to life with our Framed Prints.

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Photo Prints - Experience the world of Victorian-era aeronautics with our Photographic Print of "The Cloud King" by The Royal Aeronautical Society from Mary Evans Prints Online. This book cover design, published in 1866, shows a hot air balloon gracefully attached to a majestic whale, a testament to the boundless imagination of the era. Bring the magic of this image into your home or office and transport yourself to a time when the skies were just beginning to be explored. Order now and add a touch of history and wonder to your surroundings.

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Image Download - Download a high-resolution image of 'The Cloud King' book cover design, featuring an 1866 illustration by W Stephens Hayward. This rights-managed license is for personal use only, courtesy of The Royal Aeronautical Society's National Aerospace Library and Mary Evans Picture Library.

Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)

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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.6cm x 24.4cm (6.5" x 9.6")

Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")