who is fred willouby the hot air balloonist from 1883?

Question

Whereby Fred Willouby, having fully recovered from last years mishap, will again attempt to soar majestically over out town.-August 19,1883 at 11 a.m.

This was on a poster....is it worth anything.

Answer 1

It's probably a reproduction. For verification take it to a local antiques dealer and see if he'll give you a free appraisal.