Columbiad Collection

Map of Florida showing the position of the launch site of the space craft Columbiad, 1865 (engraving)
538405 Map of Florida showing the position of the launch site of the space craft Columbiad, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Florida showing the position of the launch site of the space craft)

Reflecting telescope on top of the Rocky Mountains which the Director of the Cambridge Observatory, Massachusett
538393 Reflecting telescope on top of the Rocky Mountains which the Director of the Cambridge Observatory, Massachusett, 1865 (engraving); (add.info)

Astronomical observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1865 (engraving)
538149 Astronomical observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Astronomical observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts)

Goldspring ironworks near New York where the materials for the great gun for launching the space craft Columbiad were
538402 Goldspring ironworks near New York where the materials for the great gun for launching the space craft Columbiad were produced

Excavating and lining the pit for casting the great gun for launching the space craft Columbiad, 1865 (engraving)
538399 Excavating and lining the pit for casting the great gun for launching the space craft Columbiad, 1865 (engraving); (add.info)

Tidal wave caused by the launch of the space capsule Columbiad, 1865 (engraving)
538396 Tidal wave caused by the launch of the space capsule Columbiad, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Tidal wave caused by the launch of the space capsule Columbiad)

The space capsule Columbiad orbiting close to the Moon, 1865 (engraving)
538417 The space capsule Columbiad orbiting close to the Moon, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: The space capsule Columbiad orbiting close to the Moon. From Jules Verne Autour de la Lune, Paris, 1865)

Examining the space craft 'Columbiad' at Goldspring Ironworks near New Yor, 1865 (engraving)
538414 Examining the space craft 'Columbiad' at Goldspring Ironworks near New Yor, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Examining the space craft 'Columbiad' at Goldspring Ironworks near New)

Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope on the Rocky Mountains to watch
538161 Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope on the Rocky Mountains to watch the launch of the space capsule Columbiad

The giant cannon used to launch the space craft Columbiad. From Jules Verne De la Terre a la Lune, Paris, 1865
539712 The giant cannon used to launch the space craft Columbiad. From Jules Verne De la Terre a la Lune, Paris, 1865. Wood engraving.; (add.info)

The giant cannon used to launch the space craft Columbiad. From Jules Verne De la Terre a la Lune, Paris, 1865
538408 The giant cannon used to launch the space craft Columbiad. From Jules Verne De la Terre a la Lune, Paris, 1865. Wood engraving.; (add.info)

Discarded Confederate mortar at abandoned Fort Johnson, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 1865 (b / w photo)
867775 Discarded Confederate mortar at abandoned Fort Johnson, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, 1865 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Study for Inquisition, Illustration to Columbiad, c. 1806. Creator: Henry Fuseli
Study for Inquisition, Illustration to Columbiad, c. 1806

Ordnance (engraving)
5207101 Ordnance (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ordnance. Illustration for Farrows Military Encyclopedia by Edwards Farrow (Published by the Author)

Deck of gunboat USS Hunchback during the American Civil War
Deck of gunboat USS Hunchback, on James River during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Cannon mounted in Fort at Battery Rodger during American Civil War
Cannon of largest size mounted in Fort, at Battery Rodgers during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Officers operating a cannon at Fort Tennalytown during American Civil War
Officers of 55th Infantry operating a cannon at Fort Tennalytown, Washington D.C. during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Gunboat USS Mendota on James River during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Artillery drill in fort during the American Civil War
Artillery drill in fort, defenses of Washington during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Tidal wave caused by the launch of the space capsule Columbiad. From Jules Verne Autour de la Lune, Paris, 1865. Wood engraving

The giant cannon used to launch the space craft Columbiad. From Jules Verne De la Terre a la Lune, Paris, 1865. Wood engraving

Reflecting telescope on top of the Rocky Mountains which the Director of the Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, used to observe the launch of the space craft Columbiad

Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope on the Rocky Mountains to watch the launch of the space capsule Columbiad

Astronomical observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Director of the observatory observed the launch of the space craft Columbiad from the observatorys reflecting telescope situated on the Rocky

CIVIL WAR: GEORGIA, 1864. General William Tecumseh Shermans troops removing an 8-inch Columbiad gun from Fort McAllister, near Savannah, Georgia, December 1864

CIVIL WAR: FORT McALLISTER. Union troops removing a Columbiad cannon from Fort McAllister near Savannah, Georgia, after their victory over Confederate troops, December 1864. Photograph by Samuel A

Jules Verne commemorative stamp. This airmail stamp, published in the Gabonese Republic (Gabon) in 1970, marked the 100th anniversary five years earlier of the publication of From the Earth to

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"Columbiad: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step back in time to the year 1865, where an abandoned fort in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina holds a discarded Confederate mortar. This black and white photo captures the remnants of a bygone era, reminding us of the turbulent times during the American Civil War. Fast forward to 1806, as we delve into Henry Fuseli's illustration for "Inquisition, " which serves as an intriguing hint towards the enigmatic world of Columbiad. The study offers a glimpse into a realm filled with mystery and exploration. Ordnance engraving takes us further into this captivating journey. It unveils powerful cannons mounted on gunboats like USS Hunchback during the American Civil War, showcasing both their might and significance in historical warfare. The officers operating cannons at Fort Tennalytown provide another clue to Columbiad's narrative. Their precision and skill demonstrate how these weapons played pivotal roles in defending forts throughout this tumultuous period. As we shift our focus from land to water, USS Mendota emerges on James River during the American Civil War. This gunboat symbolizes not only naval power but also hints at future adventures that lie beyond earthly boundaries. Artillery drills within forts highlight yet another aspect of Columbiad's story - discipline and training required for successful military operations. These scenes offer glimpses into soldiers' lives during those challenging times. But wait. Suddenly, we find ourselves transported from history to fiction with Jules Verne's vision - a space capsule capable of launching tidal waves upon its release. Verne's imagination takes flight as he introduces us to a giant cannon used for propelling his spacecraft towards celestial wonders. This incredible cannon is mirrored by another depiction found within Verne's work "De la Terre à la Lune. " Its colossal size leaves us awestruck while igniting our curiosity about what lies beyond Earth's boundaries.