Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. Softcover. Covers are glossy and free of edge wear. Binding is tight and corners are square. 218 pages. Images are printed in B&W. This book is in very good condition. This volume comes from the Aviation collection of Prof. Chris Sterling. Sterling spent his lifetime teaching, writing, and collecting books on civil and military aviation. We are proud to house his Aviation collection, part of the extensive library which is his legacy. Please contact us with questions or if you would like to see photographs.
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 4to (11"x9"). 218pp. Photographic paper wraps. Light scuffs. Heavy crease to tail-edge of upper cover. Corners rubbed, lightly creased. B&W photos.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good+. Van Dyk, Herman; Line Drawings (illustratore). Blind stamp on ffep. Dust jacket with small tear and edge wear. Expedited or International shipping may cost more.
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Washington : Smithsonian Institution Press, 1991, 1991
ISBN 10: 1560980311 ISBN 13: 9781560980315
Da: Joseph Valles - Books, Stockbridge, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. 273 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. ; ISBN: 1560980311 (alk. paper); 9781560980315 (alk. paper) LCCN: 90-22345 ; LC: TL657; Dewey: 387.7/325/09 ; OCLC: 22710600 ; blue cloth ; ex-lib, stamps, label ; no dustjacket ; Contents : In search of the real Count Zeppelin -- In the shadow of the titan : thoughts on the life and work of naval engineer Johann Schütte -- Building rigid airships -- Three communities and their changing fortunes -- Eckener's struggle to save the airship for Germany, 1919-1929 -- Zeppelin intermezzos in Detroit, 1920 and 1924 -- The political origins of the airship Graf Zeppelin, 1924-1928 -- France perceives the Zeppelins, 1924-1937 -- Politics, personality and technology : Airships in the manipulations of Dr. Hugo Eckener and Lord Thomson, 1919-1930 -- F. W. (Willy) von Meister : Portrait of an airship businessman -- Problems of helium and spy flights : the brief career of LZ 130 -- Conclusion ; John Duggan is editor of the journal "Zeppelin," ; Henry Cord Meyer is Emeritus Professor of History, University of California, Irvine. ; FINE. Book.
Editore: Atlantis Productions, 2004
ISBN 10: 0972542353 ISBN 13: 9780972542357
Da: Feldman's Books, Menlo Park, CA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Large Softbound. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition.
Editore: 1935-36, 1935
Da: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Prima edizione Copia autografata
Autograph collection with signatures from eighteen of the world's famous aviation pioneers and fighter pilots. Octodecimo, eighteen pages mounted on carbon paper, the collection includes: postcard signed by Igor Sikorsky, "I. Sikorsky," illustrated with a photograph of the Sikorsky S-42 flying boat; card signed by Edward Rickenbacker, "Capt Eddie Rickenbacker 1936," mounted with a photograph of Rickenbacker in uniform; card signed by Major James Harold Doolittle, "J.H. Doolittle," mounted with a photograph of Doolittle; card signed by Major Alford J. Williams, "Major Al Williams / U S Marine Corps (R)"; card signed by Anthony Fokker in green ink, "Fokker," mounted with a newspaper clipping adhered to the verso of the carbon paper 'Edsel Ford Dead of Old Malady - Head of Auto Company, 49, Expanded Vast Industrial Empire'; card signed by Lieutenant Commander Charles E. Rosendahl, "C.E. Rosendahl Commander U.S. Navy," mounted with a photograph of Rosendahl in uniform; collector's typed letter signed by Sherman Fairchild on the verso, "Sherm / Sherman M Fairchild"; card signed by Roscoe Turner in green ink, "Roscoe Turner 1935," mounted with a photograph of a signed photo of the NR257Y; card signed by Thomas Octave Murdoch Sopwith, "T.O.M. Sopwith," mounted with a news clipping portrait of Sopwith adhered to the carbon paper; card signed by Flight Lieutenant George Stainforth, "G.H. Stainforth" and Richard Atcherley, "R.R. Atcherley," mounted with a diagram of Stainforth's supermarine seaplane S6B; autograph letter signed by Stainforth to the collector on 'Experimental Section Royal Aircraft Establishment' stationary, "13 Aug. 35. Eric Brett. I have just found . your letter in sorting papers . or send an autograph in case it was not sent before. G.H. Stainforth"; typed letter signed by Wing Commander Clyde Pangborn to the collector on 'Bill Barnes Air Trails' stationary, 'July 8, 1935 . Requests for autographs since my London-to-Melbourne flight threatened me with writer's cramp . I'd have to find some way to fly without gasoline, and use only airmail covers for petrol . "Clyde Pangborn,"' news clipping portrait of Pangborn adhered to the lower left corner; card signed by Ruth Nichols, "Ruth R. Nichols"; card signed by Glenn L. Martin, "Glenn L. Martin," mounted to a typed letter signed by his secretary to the collector on 'Glenn L. Martin Company' stationary; card signed by Hugh Herndon, Jr, "Hugh Herndon, Jr," mounted with a clipped photograph of Herndon, Jr. beside his Stinson; card inscribed by Frank Hawks, "Sincerely Frank Hawks Feb 22 1935," mounted with news clipped images of Captain Hawks, his Texaco No. 13, and his Texaco Sky Chief; card signed by Billy Bishop, "W.A. Bishop," ink stamped with a flying cross, accompanied by a clipped magazine photograph of Bishop; and a clipped signature of Giuseppe Mario Bellanca, "GMBallanca," adhered to a card featuring photographs of Bellanca and his aircraft. In very good to fine condition. A unique collection. Just coming into military use at the outset of World War I, airplanes were employed mostly for reconnaissance before gathering use in more specialized ways as fighters, bombers, and trench strafers.
Editore: Lakehurst, 1946
Da: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Copia autografata
unbound. Condizione: near fine. Fine content T.L.S. 4to. 2 pages, Naval Airstrip and Experimental Command, Lakehurst, New Jersey, January 31, 1946, to the newspaper editor at the Boston Globe, in small part: "the airships which operated from South Weymouth during the war were units of the Atlantic Fleet, and hence not directly under my command". Currently, with the very drastic reduction in the airship organization following V-J Day, there are no blimps operating from South Weymouth. the only airship squadron left on the Atlantic Coast now bases at the Naval Air Station, Lakehurst. I am glad to see that the committee confirmed what we air shippers have always realized. the advantages possessed by the airship for slow, deliberate inspection of the surface from a low, elevated platform." Two file holes on second page (far from text) otherwise in excellent condition. American admiral who was the dirigible captain and commander of the USS Akron.
Editore: New York Dodd Mead 1931, 1931
Da: James Pepper Rare Books, Inc., ABAA, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione Copia autografata
First Edition. Signed presentation copy fro Lt.-Comdr, Charles E. Rosendahl to Lt. Comdr. Frank ÔSpigÕ Wead, inscribed by the author: ÒWith best wishes to ÔSpigÕ Wead in recognition of all the contributions he has made to aeronautics in spite of great odds. C.E. Rosendahl. 28 November, 1931.Ó Illustrated. Very good lightly used copy in a lightly dust soiled dust jacket which has some chipping and creasing with the largest effecting the lettering at head of spine. ÔSpigÕ Wead was an ace pilot in the U.S. Navy just after World War I, greatly contributing to the development of the NavyÕs aviation programs. After an unfortunate accident in which he became paralyzed, he became a writer of novels, stories, and screenplays, including West Point of the Air, China Clipper, Sea Devils, Moon Over Burma, etc. His biographical history Wings for Men served as the inspiration for the great John Ford film The Wings of Eagles starring John Wayne. The front panel of the dust jacket of this book has a wonderful painting of a dirigible air ship soaring above its hangar. A terrific book detailing the history and development of airships in the United States.
Data di pubblicazione: 2025
Da: True World of Books, Delhi, India
EUR 28,59
Quantità: 18 disponibili
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Data di pubblicazione: 2021
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
EUR 35,68
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Data di pubblicazione: 2021
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
EUR 58,03
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloFull Leather Bound. Condizione: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1937] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2021 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 381, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. [Please Note - Text break] 381.