Merrill hamburg (24 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No DJ.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. BOOK DESCRIPTION: 8vo, 692 pgs, illustrated. Original decorated blue cloth. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: Slight wear to edges and minor fading, else VG. Interior is clean and tight. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION; Prepared for the High School student just before the outbreak of WW II. The authors state: "it seems that a knowledge of airplanes is essential to the survival of civilization." Interestingly, at least to me, the co-author George H. Tweney went on to be a book collector and wrote an outstanding annotated bibliography of important titles related to the Pacific Northwest. (The Washington 89).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Acceptable. no jacket. The book is a hardcover without a dust jacket. It shows signs of wear typical of an ex-library copy, including library markings and some edge wear. The spine and corners are slightly worn, and the pages have aged but remain intact. Overall, the book is in fair condition, reflecting its age and historical use.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 692 pp., Photos, Illus, Orig Blue Illus Hardback, VG, no DJ, 1st ed, 2nd printng.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages are clean and no tears are noted. There is a gift inscription that is dated and the owners name on the ffep. The grayish boards are worn at the corner and along the spine but the gilt print is intact. No stated edition is noted.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. red titles on blue cloth. 692pp. Worn extremities, with small worn areas along top edge of boards. A solid, unmarked copy. Size: Thick Octavo.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. (1944); Very Good/no dj, quarto, 130pp., dull red cloth hardcover, interesting front cover illustration of young man about to launch a tiny airplane, binding tight, private bookplate o/w text unmarked.

Condizione: Very good. First printing of the new edition. Hardcover. Very good condition (no dust jacket). Spine lettering faded; top and bottom of spine, corners, bumped. Internally clean and tight.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good+. No Jacket. First Edition. First printing. 197 pp. including diagrams, plus illustrations. With an introduction by Commander Richard E. Byrd. Considerable wear to the extremities. The spine lettering is worn off. There is some erasure on the front free endpaper. In a sound binding with hinges intact. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.…

Decorative Cloth. Condizione: Near Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Illustrated book with modest cover wear, owners signature. Introduction by Commander Richard E. Byrd. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. DJ: Near fine, minus rubbed edges, minus rubbed T and B end of spine. Book: fine to as new. Gorgeous copy. Colors still bright.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Beginning to Fly' is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of aviation and the art of model airplane construction. Written by Merrill Hamburg, a pioneer in aeronautical education, this work serves as both a practical manual and an inspiring introduction to the science of flight. The book covers essential principles of aerodynamics, providing readers with a clear understanding of how aircraft stay aloft. It details various types of model planes, including gliders and indoor and outdoor models, offering step-by-step instructions on materials, design, and assembly.Beyond technical guidance, 'Beginning to Fly' captures the excitement of the early 20th-century aviation boom. It emphasizes the educational value of model building as a gateway to professional aeronautics, encouraging hobbyists to experiment with wing design and propulsion. This work remains a significant historical document for enthusiasts of vintage aviation and model craft, reflecting the spirit of innovation that defined the era. Whether for students of flight history or those interested in the mechanics of early aircraft, this book offers timeless insights into the foundations of human flight.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Beginning to Fly' is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of aviation and the art of model airplane construction. Written by Merrill Hamburg, a pioneer in aeronautical education, this work serves as both a practical manual and an inspiring introduction to the science of flight. The book covers essential principles of aerodynamics, providing readers with a clear understanding of how aircraft stay aloft. It details various types of model planes, including gliders and indoor and outdoor models, offering step-by-step instructions on materials, design, and assembly.Beyond technical guidance, 'Beginning to Fly' captures the excitement of the early 20th-century aviation boom. It emphasizes the educational value of model building as a gateway to professional aeronautics, encouraging hobbyists to experiment with wing design and propulsion. This work remains a significant historical document for enthusiasts of vintage aviation and model craft, reflecting the spirit of innovation that defined the era. Whether for students of flight history or those interested in the mechanics of early aircraft, this book offers timeless insights into the foundations of human flight.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Single Issue Magazine. Condizione: Good. First Edition. Splendid cover illustration of planes in spotlights by W. Gord. Wallace. 40 pages. Features: Nice Fairchild ad with photos of their Wasp, 21 and 41 models; Great photo ad for Canadian Vickers Limited showing their Vedette; Canadian Pacific Express photo ad shows packages beinng loaded into plane from a truck - super vintage ad for Canada's first air express service; Photo ad for Armstrong-Siddeley's Jaguar 455 H.P. air-cooled static radial engine; Great article with five photos discusses Industrial Photography in aviation - with aerial photos of American Falls at Niagara, Industrial Hamilton, General Motors of Canada's Oshawa Plant, and Ontario Hospital at Hamilton; The National Aeronautic Association of the United States - article by Senator Hiram Bingham; Saskatoon Aero Club - article with two photos including R. Randall, C. Yule, R. Schwinghammer, Dr. L. McConnell, T. Sigsworth, J.F. Bythell, S. McClelland and R. Mayson; News from the flying clubs; Expansion announced by Canadian Vickers, Limited; Photo of the inauguration of Canadian Pacific Express bi-weekly air service; Formation of the Canadian Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company; New metal Gipsy Moth passes strict government tests - article with photos; Helioplane developed by John E. Hess of New Westminster, B.C. - article; Great full-page photo ad for the Gipsy Moth by De Havilland; Short-wave wireless transmitter devised by R.N. Johnston and Charles Ward, two young engineers of the Ontario Forestry Branch; Ad for Montreal's Continental School of Flying with photo of Capt. J.H. St. Martein; Principles of Aeroplane Construction - article; Super vintage full-page photo ad for the rotary "Snow King" plow by J.S. Innes Limited; Full-page ad for the Wright Whirlwind engine; Nice full-page ad for the Woods Manufacturing Company of Ottawa shows their flying suits; Ad for the Monocoupe inside back cover; Rambler ad on back cover promotes their all-metal lighte aeroplanes. Average wear. Binding intact. One-inch opening to top of coverfold. A sound vintage copy of this excellent early issue. Wallace, W. Gordon (illustratore).…

LeatheBound. Condizione: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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: 256 Language: English Pages: 256.…

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 1928. 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:- 262, 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. 262 262.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "Beginning to Fly" is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of aviation and the art of model airplane construction. Written by Merrill Hamburg, a pioneer in aeronautical education, this work serves as both a practical manual and an inspiring introduction to the science of flight. The book covers essential principles of aerodynamics, providing readers with a clear understanding of how aircraft stay aloft. It details various types of model planes, including gliders and indoor and outdoor models, offering step-by-step instructions on materials, design, and assembly.Beyond technical guidance, "Beginning to Fly" captures the excitement of the early 20th-century aviation boom. It emphasizes the educational value of model building as a gateway to professional aeronautics, encouraging hobbyists to experiment with wing design and propulsion. This work remains a significant historical document for enthusiasts of vintage aviation and model craft, reflecting the spirit of innovation that defined the era. Whether for students of flight history or those interested in the mechanics of early aircraft, this book offers timeless insights into the foundations of human flight.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "Beginning to Fly" is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of aviation and the art of model airplane construction. Written by Merrill Hamburg, a pioneer in aeronautical education, this work serves as both a practical manual and an inspiring introduction to the science of flight. The book covers essential principles of aerodynamics, providing readers with a clear understanding of how aircraft stay aloft. It details various types of model planes, including gliders and indoor and outdoor models, offering step-by-step instructions on materials, design, and assembly.Beyond technical guidance, "Beginning to Fly" captures the excitement of the early 20th-century aviation boom. It emphasizes the educational value of model building as a gateway to professional aeronautics, encouraging hobbyists to experiment with wing design and propulsion. This work remains a significant historical document for enthusiasts of vintage aviation and model craft, reflecting the spirit of innovation that defined the era. Whether for students of flight history or those interested in the mechanics of early aircraft, this book offers timeless insights into the foundations of human flight.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…