HARDCOVER. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. 1st edition. 224pp, octavo. tight binding, clean throughout, Very Good+.
Editore: Canav Books, 1983
ISBN 10: 0969070322 ISBN 13: 9780969070320
Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.2.
Ulteriori offerte da altri venditori AbeBooks
Nuovo - A partire da EUR 95,99
Usato - A partire da EUR 13,74
Scopri anche Rilegato Prima edizione Copia autografata
Editore: CANAV, Toronto, 1988
ISBN 10: 0921022026 ISBN 13: 9780921022022
Da: Capricorn Books, Oakville, ON, Canada
Prima edizione
Hard Cover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition. 224 pp, large 8vo (9 1/4" H). B&w photographs, maps. "The flight of the German airplane 'Bremen' from Europe to North America in 1928 was one of the milestones of aviation history. No one had flown the Atlantic in that direction and the risks were high - seven people had died in the attempt. When two Germans and an Irishman left Ireland in the 'Bremen' for New York, there were predictions of a similar fate, and when nothing was heard after 40 hours, the newspapers began preparing obituaries for the gallant crew. Suddenly a message was relayed from a remote Canadian radio station: the aircraft had force-landed on an ice-bound island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence - and the race was on to reach the stranded flyers. The 'Bremen' story is an exciting drama of courage, humour and tragedy. All sorts of people found themselves drawn to the event, from the lighthouse keeper and his family, who watched in amazement as the aircraft landed almost at their front door, to presidents and prime ministers. There were the bush pilots who were first to reach the flyers, the mechanics who tried to repair the 'Bremen', ruthless reporters competing for a scoop, and Lindbergh making a mercy flight in an attempt to save the life of pilot Floyd Bennett. Small wonder an enthusiastic journalist of those aviation-mad day called the 'Bremen' episode, 'the greatest news story of all time'." Minor wrinkling at top/bottom of spine. Dust jacket has minor rubbing, minor edge wrinkling.
Ulteriori offerte da altri venditori AbeBooks
Nuovo - A partire da EUR 33,74
Usato - A partire da EUR 19,26
Scopri anche Rilegato Prima edizione
Editore: Canav Books, 1988
ISBN 10: 0921022026 ISBN 13: 9780921022022
Da: Heroes Bookshop, Paris, ON, Canada
Prima edizione Copia autografata
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Signed and personally inscribed by the author on the title page.this copy has a solid tight binding with clean unmarked pages. Signed by Author.
Editore: Canav Books, 1988
ISBN 10: 0921022026 ISBN 13: 9780921022022
Da: Heroes Bookshop, Paris, ON, Canada
Prima edizione Copia autografata
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Signed on the FFEP by the author.this copy has a solid tight binding with clean unmarked pages.light edge wear. Signed by Author.
Editore: Canav Books, 1999
ISBN 10: 0921022107 ISBN 13: 9780921022107
Da: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, U.S.A.
Condizione: good. Book is in good condition and may contain underlining or highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include library labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc . We offer 100% money back guarantee and fast customer support.
Ulteriori offerte da altri venditori AbeBooks
Nuovo - A partire da EUR 107,93
Usato - A partire da EUR 22,68
Scopri anche Rilegato
Editore: McGraw-Hill, Ryerson, Toronto, 1978
ISBN 10: 0070827044 ISBN 13: 9780070827042
Da: Capricorn Books, Oakville, ON, Canada
Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good-. 304 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H). B&w photographs, maps. "(T)ells the exciting story of the adventurous and often visionary men who pioneered aviation in Canada. From Canada's first pilot to modern airline pioneers and inventors, here are the winners of the Trans-Canada Trophy, awarded annually for outstanding contributions to the development of aviation in Canada. The Trans-Canada Trophy, also known as the McKee Trophy, was first awarded in 1927 to commemorate the first trans-Canada seaplane flight, made by Dalzell McKee and Earl Godfrey in September 1926. The recipients of the trophy include legendary figures and famous names in Canadian aviation: Arctic pilot 'Weldy' Phipps; the king of northern fliers, 'Matt' Berry; the great Canadian artist, author and pilot, Walter Gilbert; Avro Arrow test pilot Jan Zurakowski; Silver Dart pilot John McCurdy; 'Grant' McConachie of Canadian Pacific Air Lines, the famous 'bush pilot with a briefcase'; 'Doc' Oaks, who combined aviation and mining; 'Tommy' Siers, the brilliant engineer who developed the Worth oil dilution system for easier starting of aircraft engines in cold weather; the resourceful officer who completed the mapping of the Arctic isalnds, 'Jack' Showler; pioneer bush pilot 'Punch' Dickens; 'Wop' May, who flew the first winter air mail service 'down north' to Aklavik; and many others. This book tells in words and photographs the story of every McKee Trophy winner from 1927 to 1977. Based on years of research and interviews with many of the Trophy winners, it will appeal to general readers as well as the growing number of aviation history enthusiasts." Small gift inscription on front free endpaper, very light edge wear, light wrinkling at bottom of spine. Dust jacket has light edge wrinkling, a few small closed tears - one with creases - all archivally taped, light fading to spine color.
Ulteriori offerte da altri venditori AbeBooks
Usato - A partire da EUR 23,89
Scopri anche Rilegato Prima edizione
Editore: NARA, Allershausen, 1996
ISBN 10: 3925671226 ISBN 13: 9783925671227
Da: Antiquariat Uwe Berg, Toppenstedt, Germania
204 S., reich bebildert, Okart., Gr.-8*. Gut erhaltenes Taschenbuch mit Schutzumschlag. 69 Sprache: Deutsch.
Ulteriori offerte da altri venditori AbeBooks
Usato - A partire da EUR 25,00
Scopri anche Rilegato Brossura Copia autografata
Editore: De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, Toronto, 1978
Da: Capricorn Books, Oakville, ON, Canada
Stapled in Wraps. Condizione: Very Good-. 60 pp, 11" H. B&w profiles on insides of covers, b&w photographs, reproductions, graphs, colour centrefold. Contents: Preface; Frontispiece; Message from the Chairman & President; Leadership; The Symbol; The Moth in Canada; The First Year; The Thirties; British Twins in Canada; Tiger Moth Days; War Clouds; The Mosquito Program; The Move to Peace & The Chipmunk; The Beaver Story; The Otter; Tale of the Caribou; Exporters to the World; The Amazing Buffalo; The Versatile Twin Otter; Development of the DASH 7; Appendices: DH England Designs Imported or Manufactured in Canada; DH Canada Designs Manufactured in Canada; DH Canada Directors Since 1928; Plant Space and Staff Growth Since 1928; Aircraft Overhaul Work 1946 to 1956; Total Sales Volume and Exports 1969 to 1977; DH Canada Production Highlights; DH Canada Aircraft Deliveries Around the World; Bibliography & Acknowledgement. Interior - slight bump at top corner of half of the pages, minor browning to pages, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - very light browning plus two small brown marks, small bump at top corner of front cover, very light rubbing.
Editore: Fred W. Hotson, 2010
ISBN 10: 0986499803 ISBN 13: 9780986499807
Da: Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, Canada
Paperback. Condizione: Near fine. 213 p. 25 cm. Over 200 illustrations, over 60 in colour. Softcover. Indexed.
Editore: Canav Books, Toronto, 1988
Da: Hoffman Books, ABAA, IOBA, Columbus, OH, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Toronto: Canav Books, (1988). First Printing. 223pp., 6 maps, NF/NF.
Editore: McGraw Hill, 1987
ISBN 10: 0075494833 ISBN 13: 9780075494836
Da: Vancouver Books, VANCOUVER, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Wear to back of dustjacket otherwise fine copy.
Ulteriori offerte da altri venditori AbeBooks
Usato - A partire da EUR 37,19
Scopri anche Rilegato Prima edizione
Editore: Canav Books, 1988
ISBN 10: 0921022026 ISBN 13: 9780921022022
Da: Dilly Dally, Mobile, AL, U.S.A.
Prima edizione Copia autografata
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Inscribed to Bob Fowler on title page, no other markings. Tight binding, sharp edges and corners. DJ has slight wear. Inscribed by Author(s).
Editore: CANAV Books, Toronto, Ontario, 1983
Da: ABC: Antiques, Books & Collectibles, Tantallon, NS, Canada
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Inscription to previous owner on ffep. Rip on dustjacket. Otherwise unmarked. This is a heavy book and will require additional postage.
Editore: CANAV Books, Toronto
ISBN 10: 0921022026 ISBN 13: 9780921022022
Da: Burton Lysecki Books, ABAC/ILAB, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Prima edizione
[0-921022-02-6] 1988, 1st printing. (Hardcover) Very good in near fine dust jacket. 224pp. Photographs, maps, bibliography, index. (Transportation, Bremen--Airplane--Germany, Junkers W33--Airplane, Transatlantic Flight, Transportation).
Editore: De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, 1978
ISBN 10: 0969084005 ISBN 13: 9780969084006
Da: bmyguest books, Toronto, ON, Canada
Prima edizione
Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. In Very Good Condition. 60 Pages With No Index. Soft Cover. Book.
Editore: Robin Brass Studio, Toronto, 2006
ISBN 10: 1896941443 ISBN 13: 9781896941448
Da: Midway Book Store (ABAA), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. 23.5 x 22 cm. 183pp. Yellow cloth in dust jacket. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket.
Editore: CANAV Books, Toronto
ISBN 10: 0921022026 ISBN 13: 9780921022022
Da: Burton Lysecki Books, ABAC/ILAB, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Prima edizione Copia autografata
[0-921022-02-6] 1988, 1st printing. (Hardcover) Fine in fine dust jacket. 224pp. Signed by the author. Photographs, maps, bibliography, index. (Transportation, Bremen--Airplane--Germany, Junkers W33--Airplane, Transatlantic Flight, Transportation).
Editore: Canav Books, Toronto ON, 1983
Da: J. Wyatt Books, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. 1st Edition. 244 pages. 8 1/2 in x 11 in. Frontispiece/title page 2 page b/w plate. HIstory of DeHaviland Canada is lavishly illustrated wit photographs, profiles, diagrams, detailed cutaway drawings etc, some plates are 2 page foldover. Beautiful book with pages in good condition, clean. Endpapers illsutrated. Navy blue cloth, gilt title on spine. Edges and corners show light wear. Yellow DJ illustrated on both covers. DJ not price clipped. VG+/VG+. Book.
Editore: Canav Books Toronto 1983, 1983
Da: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Prima edizione
1st edition dust jacket Nice Copy lge. octavo 244pp., colour & b/w plates, text ills., appends., index, Includes nice folding colour plates & exploded views of aircraft. Brian Hill's copy with his ownership stamp.
Editore: CANAV Books, Toronto
ISBN 10: 0969070322 ISBN 13: 9780969070320
Da: Burton Lysecki Books, ABAC/ILAB, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Prima edizione
[0-9690703-2-2] 1983, 1st printing. (4to) Near fine in very good dust jacket. 244pp. Photograph endpapers, black & white and color photographs and illustrations, appendices, bibliography, index. A previous owner's name on the title page and the dust jacket is lightly shelfworn. (Transportation, Aircraft, Aircraft Industry, Civil Aviation, de Havilland Aircraft of Canada, World War 2).
Editore: CANAV Books, Toronto, 1983
Da: J. Wyatt Books, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 244 pages in very good condition. Pages are clean and unmarked with black and white illustrations throughout. Previous owner's inscription on the ffep. Bound in black hardcovers with gilt titles on the spine. Yellow dustjacket in very good condition with black titles. Lightly worn around the edges. Faded on the spine. 1ST EDITION. VG+/VG Size: 9 x 11. Book.
Editore: Robin Brass Studio, Toronto, 2006
ISBN 10: 1896941443 ISBN 13: 9781896941448
Da: B-Line Books, Amherst, NS, Canada
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. About new book in glossy dust jacket with some minor puckering to the laminate to front panel. ; 9 X 0.75 X 9.5 inches; 176 pages.
Ulteriori offerte da altri venditori AbeBooks
Nuovo - A partire da EUR 165,54
Usato - A partire da EUR 82,56
Scopri anche Rilegato
Editore: Canav Books, Canada, 1983
ISBN 10: 0969070322 ISBN 13: 9780969070320
Da: RareNonFiction, IOBA, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Membro dell'associazione: IOBA
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First Edition. "A story of people and airplanes. Charts the progress of the company through good times and bad - it came close to shutting down as sales dwindled during the depression - and through changes of ownerhhip from de Havilland to Hawker Siddeley to the Canadian government. Legendary figures are here, including Geoffrey de Havilland, Phil Garratt, Punch Dickins, C.D. Howe, Leigh Capreol, as well as many that are less well known, such as the Polish engineers who made an important contribution in the years during and immediately after the war. Lavishly illustrated with photographs, profiles, diagrams and cutaway drawings, this is a book to delight any aviation enthusiast." - dust jacket. 244 pages. Index and bibliography. Book clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Dust jacket opening between front panel and lower half of spine side has been taped. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy of this informative history; 4to.
Editore: College of New Caledonia, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, 1998
ISBN 10: 0921022107 ISBN 13: 9780921022107
Da: Culpepper Books, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione Copia autografata
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. Large beautiful book in d/j by the author of several other De Havilland books, including the De Havilland Canada story. Signed by the author on half title page. Scarce. Signed by Author(s).
Editore: CANAV BOOK PUBLISHER 1983, 1983
Da: Sandys Books, Stratford, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. FEATURES: THE DE HAVILLAND CANADA STORY BY FRED W. HOTSON ========================= A) CONDITION BOOK: FINE - HARD COVER B) CONDITION DUST JACKET: NEAR FINE - NOT PRICE CLIPPED $29.95 (BROAD ART PROTECTED) C) FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING - CANAV BOOK PUBLISHER 1983 D) NOTE: HOTSON'S HISTORY OF DE HAVILLAND A LEADING CANADIAN MANUFACTURER OF AEROPLANES. SUMPTUOUSLY ILLUSTRATED BY BLACK, WHITE AND COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY WITH DRAWN PLANS. FLAT SIGNED BY AUTHOR ON TITLE PAGE, RARE THUS. 244 PAGES ================ BOOK GRADING CATEGORIES: FINE VERY GOOD GOOD FAIR POOR ================.
Editore: Robin Brass Studio, 2006
ISBN 10: 1896941443 ISBN 13: 9781896941448
Da: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, Regno Unito
Membro dell'associazione: PBFA
Prima edizione
Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First edition. 1st 2006. Slightly better than very good condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. The story of an outstanding amphibian aircraft. Light tan paper boards, dark brown titles. Colour & b/w photos. Lower corners lightly bumped, lower horizontal edges of boards lightly marked. Contents fine. Black pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!.
Editore: Robin Brass Studio, Toronto, 2006
ISBN 10: 1896941443 ISBN 13: 9781896941448
Da: Riverwash Books (IOBA), Prescott, ON, Canada
Membro dell'associazione: IOBA
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. 183 pp. Photos. Index. Bibliography. Spine gently bumped. Jacket has very light edgewear. The definitive history of this outstanding amphibian. ; Square Small 4to 9" - 11" tall.