Langley charles manly (20 risultati)
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Da: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.Books Puddle
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Condizione: New.
Altre immaginiEditore: Society of Automotive Engineers, New York 1942
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Da: St Marys Books And Prints, Stamford, , Regno UnitoSt Marys Books And Prints
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Hardback. First Edition Thus. This lovely 1942 first edition thus of A Description of the Manly Engine Reprinted from Langley Memoir on Mechanical Flight Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge by Samuel Pierpont Langley and Charles M Manly is now in the possession of St Marys Books Bound in olive green cloth with gold gilt lette…ring on the cover and spine this handsome edition contains 254 pages of text peppered with black and white photographs diagrams and equations This copy is in good condition with only some minor stains on the cover a small inscription and some minor foxing on the free endpaper to report this book remains remarkably well preserved given its age and rarity The Manly Engine is looking for a new home and would make for the perfect gift for any aeronautical engineering enthusiast or collector. book.
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Da: Majestic Books, Hounslow, , Regno UnitoMajestic Books
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno UnitoForgotten Books
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the pioneering work of a visionary scientist who dedicated his life to unraveling the mysteries of mechanical flight. Spanning nearly a decade of tireless experimentation, the book chronicles the author's journey from rudimentary rubber-powered models to the grou…ndbreaking construction of steam-driven aerodromes. The author meticulously documents both successes and setbacks, providing a rare glimpse into the challenges of building and testing the first true flying machines. He explores the crucial factors that govern flight, including the relationship between wing surface area, weight, and power, the complexities of achieving equilibrium in the air, and the essential role of a properly designed launching apparatus. The narrative unfolds with a captivating blend of scientific detail and personal reflection, demonstrating the author's unwavering belief in the possibility of human flight, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Ultimately, this book offers a remarkable testament to the power of human ingenuity and the enduring pursuit of a seemingly impossible dream. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
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Da: Biblios, frankfurt am main, HESSE, GermaniaBiblios
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Condizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Smithsonian Institution 1911
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Da: GetitBooks, FOLEY, AL, U.S.A.GetitBooks
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hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Slight edge wear. Name inside.
Lingua: Inglese
Editore: Smithsonian Institution, 1911, 1891, 1893, 1911., City of Washington 1911
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Da: Pride and Prejudice-Books, Ballston Lake, NY, U.S.A.Pride and Prejudice-Books
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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Rebound in sturdy green library buckram with gilt title, volume number, and university abbreviation and dewey decimal number on white spine label. Ex-library with bookplate, withdrawn stamp on top edges. A number notation in ink, three leaves with perforated university initials, d…ue date slip. No other library markings such as cardholder, etc. Few very small edge tears on leaves, one tape-mended corner chip, else Very Good. Original wrappers not bound in. Large quarto (nearly folio). xi + iii + 115 + iii + 23 pp. + xi + 320 pp. All 111 plates present. Many fascinating photographs of flight experiments.
Editore: The Smithsonian Institution 1911
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Da: GfB, the Colchester Bookshop, Colchester, Regno UnitoGfB, the Colchester Bookshop
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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No jacket. The Smithsonian Institution, 1911. Hardback, 4to, xi,320pp, illust. A little foxing to endpapers and title, final page marked and torn. Rebound in blue cloth, slightly bumped. A good copy. /3.3us . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many o…ther sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this description and its listed condition grading).
Altre immaginiEditore: The Smithsonian Institution, City of Washington 1911
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Da: Old Hall Bookshop, ABA ILAB PBFA BA, Brackley, Regno UnitoOld Hall Bookshop, ABA ILAB PBFA BA
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Green Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First American Edition. Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge Volume 27 Number 3. First edition, 320 pp, two parts in one volume, part 1 (1887-1896) by S P Langley, Part 2 (1897-1903) by his assistant Charles M Manly who took over the project on the death of the original author, ma…ny black and white photos and charts, pages clean, occasional stamps of Wenham Public Library, original publisher's green cloth, edges a little rubbed, gilt lettering to spine and upper board, front hinge just starting to split, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1911. PLEASE NOTE: AS THIS IS A LARGE, HEAVY BOOK YOU MAY BE ASKED TO PAY MORE THAN THE BASIC POSTAGE QUOTED ON ABE FOR SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE UK. Size: Large 4to. Aeronautical.
Altre immaginiEditore: Smithsonian Institution., Washington. 1911
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Da: EmJay Books, Bradford., , Regno UnitoEmJay Books
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Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. x, 320pp, photos, drawings, tables, data sheets. Comprises of two parts, the first by Langley 1887-1896, the second by Manly 1897-1903. A volume from the in Smithsonian contribution to knowledge series. Solid library binding of the period, a 'presented to' the library bookpl…ate to fep but no other indications. Leather is faded and rubbed to spine, contents are clean and tight. Will incur additional postage due to weight. 4kg.
Altre immaginiEditore: Washington:Smithsonian Institution 1911
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Da: Parnassus Book Service, Inc, YarmouthPort, MA, U.S.A.Parnassus Book Service, Inc
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soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. 320 pages + 101 full-page plates. Wrps. Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge, Vol. 27, #3. Some marginal sun-fading of wrappers and light soiling, especially at top edge; otherwise a very good tight clean copy.I doubt that it was ever opened. Some silverfish damage to lower ins…ide edge of title page. Many pages still uncut. With a green board (mottled on spine) to wrap around with the title in gilt on spine, not quite large enough however, hence soiling to top edges.
Altre immaginiEditore: Smithsonian Institution 1911
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Da: Barry Cassidy Rare Books, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.Barry Cassidy Rare Books
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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Handsomely bound in modern three quarter cloth with marbeled boards. Front wrapper, which is bound in, has some professional repair, as does the first few leaves. 101 illustrations (complete). Two parts, 329 pages.10 x 13 inches. Langley (1834-1906) was a precursor to the Wright Bro…thers. His Aerodrome No. 6 flew in an unmanned flight 4200 feet at 30 miles per hour on November 28, 1896. This success led him to convince the U.S. War Department to fund a unsuccessful $50,000 research project into manned flight.
Editore: Smithsonian, Washington DC 1911
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Da: Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA, Winchester, VA, U.S.A.Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA
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First Edition. First edition. Folio (32.5cm). Rebound in modern half blue buckam, blue cloth over boards, gilt titles to front and spine, original paper front cover bound in at rear; modern endpapers; [xii],320pp; 104 plates, including both diagrams and half-tone photographs. Ex-library Yale University Museum, with stamps to t.p…., front wrapper, and text. A straight, sturdy copy, some spotting to top edge, minor toning to text leaves but plates clean and bright: Very Good. A chronicle of Langley and Manly's work on the Great Aerodrome, an experimental manned flying machine. Though it failed two flying tests in 1903, work on the Aerodrom helped Manley develop the Manly-Balzer engine, the first purpose-designed aircraft engine. Langley was also the third secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge Vol. 27, No. 3.
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Da: Richard Neylon, St Marys, TAS, AustraliaRichard Neylon
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hardcover. Condizione: very good. Washington, The Smithsonian 1911. Solid quarto publisher's cloth; xii,320pp and 101 plates, illustrations and diagrams through the text. A fairly splendid copy. Langley's experiments in flight from 1887 to 1903; those up until 1896 written by him, those subsequent written by his assistant Manly.… *This item might cost more to post than quoted by abe.
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Da: True World of Books, Delhi, , IndiaTrue World of Books
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LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint.…Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 568 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 568 Language: English.
Langley memoir on mechanical flight : pt. 1- 1911 [LeatherBound]
Langley, S. P. (Samuel Pierpont)Manly, Charles M. (Charles Matthews)
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Da: True World of Books, Delhi, , IndiaTrue World of Books
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LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1911 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd repr…int. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 562 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 562 Language: English.
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Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, , IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded… spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2013, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1911. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume Part-1 (1887 to 1896), Pages:- 550, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume Part-1 (1887 to 1896) 550.
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Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, , IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine…lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1911. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 564, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 564 564.
Editore: Brooklyn: Central Book Company 1948
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Da: Mausoleum Books, Glendale, CA, U.S.A.Mausoleum Books
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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. folio bound in gilt-stamped blue cloth. Very Good with general shelfwear, and a few spots of soil to lower front board, with some white scuffs to rear board. Contents and illustrations bright and clean. A facsimle reprint of the original 1911 Smithsonian Institution editions. Buy a real book and… not a print on demand! Oversized volume, will likely require extra postage.
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Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, , IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Full 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 MULT…IPLE 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 [1911] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2013 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. 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, Vol: - Volume Part-1 (1887 to 1896), Pages 550, 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}. Volume Part-1 (1887 to 1896) 550.
