Philip e sims (31 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. This work tells the story of of the Empire-flying boat, built by the Short Brothers during the late 1930s, which flew passengers to the furhtest outreaches of the British Empire. It is the tale of the realization of a dream and those who made it possible.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. This work tells the story of of the Empire-flying boat, built by the Short Brothers during the late 1930s, which flew passengers to the furhtest outreaches of the British Empire. It is the tale of the realization of a dream and those who made it possible.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. This work tells the story of of the Empire-flying boat, built by the Short Brothers during the late 1930s, which flew passengers to the furhtest outreaches of the British Empire. It is the tale of the realization of a dream and those who made it possible.

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. This work tells the story of of the Empire-flying boat, built by the Short Brothers during the late 1930s, which flew passengers to the furhtest outreaches of the British Empire. It is the tale of the realization of a dream and those who made it possible.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: 21404830. 1785920325. 8/5/2026 8:58:45 AM.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Adventurous Empires: The Story of the Short Empire Flying-Boats This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

New Edition. Hardcover. 355pp. Illustrated. Index. Fine in dustwrapper.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Original cloth boards. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. Slight wear to plasticised cover.; Excellent collation of detailed information and photographs (b&w) . With plasticised cover. Lovely detailed diagram of the Short Empire Flying - Boat at start and end of book.; 8.5 X 1 X 11.75 inches; 256 pages; This book delves into the Short Empire Flying-Boats and their pioneering role in aviation history. With meticulous detail, the author has chronicled the daring exploits and technological innovations that defined an era of exploration and adventure. From maiden flights to global expeditions, these flying-boats symbolize the spirit of adventure and ambition that characterised early aviation. Through vivid storytelling and historical insights, "Adventurous Empires" offers readers a glimpse into a bygone era of aviation excellence, celebrating the courage and ingenuity of those who dared to conquer the skies.…

Hardcover/Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. First Edition. Quarto-size, half-tone illustrations throughout, maps, index; publisher's sky-blue cloth, gilt-blocked titles on the spine; dust-jacket in a similar shade. Very Good, no writing, mark-up, labels or other defacememts; unclipped jacket with a short tear at the lower rear corner. Pictures show this actual book. UK orders are post-free. Heavy book - extra charges will be needed for shipment outside the UK (packed weight 1.5 kg).…

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Hardcover with fine dust jacket. Book is in excellent condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. A perfect copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: VG. Condizione sovraccoperta: VG. 1st. Extensive and well illustrated account of the 42 'Empire' flying-boats built by Shorts in the 1930s and their service with Imperial Airways and related airlines. 256pp. VG clean copy in dust wrapper.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. As new condition blue cloth boards with gold spine lettering contained in an as new condition color illustrated/photographic non price-clipped dust jacket. Includes Acknowledgments; Foreword; Introduction; Bibliography; Appendices: The Imperial Airways/BOAC S.23 Flying Boats; The QANTAS Empire Airways S.23 Flying-Boats; THe Imperial AIrways/BOAC S.30 Flying-Boats; The Tasman Empire AIrways Limited Flying-BOats; Short S.33 Flying-BOats; Short COmposite S.20 Maia and S.21 Mercury; Short S.26 'G-class' Flying-Boats; Maps: Africa; Europe and the Mediterranean; The North Atlantic; The Indian Ocean; South-east Asia, Australasia and Oceania; and Index. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and drawings. Also includes illustrated front and rear end-papers. The first title page contains a neatly written gift inscription dated 14 April 2001. "This is a story from a bygone age, recalling the most successful flying-boat airliner ever built. Designed to a specification for Imperial Airways, then Britain's national airline, it carried passengers and, more importantly, mail throughout the British Empire. In an age devoid of instant electronic communications but offering luxurious travel for the privileged few, every journey was an adventure, shared by passengers and crew. Short Brothers built 42 Empire Flying-Boats at their factory in Rochester during the late 1930s. When compared with other aircraft of the era, they were extremely large, luxurious and, even by today's standards, offered passengers handsome catering, with ample space to relax during the many airborne hours. Imperial Airways were expanding their route network to the furthest outposts of the British Empire, whilst laying down the principles of scheduled airline operation. These were challenging times for all concerned: when long-distance flights were measured in days rather than hours. This is the tale of the realization of a dream and the efforts of those who made it possible. Alas the world moved on, at a pace accelerated by the Second World War, and the flying-boat was forced from tie air routes. No more will Adventurous Empires grace the skies." - from the inner front jacket flap. …

Hardback. Condizione: Fine. Fine DW. 1st Thus. Black cloth, gilt. Book and dustwrapper/dustjacket are in very fine condition with virtually no signs of wear and/or age. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES APPLY Packed weight 1100g.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. UK 1st edition 1st impression, no inscriptions not price clipped Vg in vg jacket.

Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condizione: Fair. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair. First Edition. Blue cloth with dustwrapper, illustrated in black and white. A very good second-hand copy with extra photos attached by the previous owner. - This is a story from a bygone age, recalling the most successful flying-boat airliner ever built. Designed to a specification for Imperial Airways, then Britain's national airline, it carried passengers, and more importantly, mail throughout the British Empire. Short Brothers built forty-two Empire Flying-boats at their factory in Rochester during the late 1930s. When compared with other aircraft of that era, they were extremely large and luxurious and even by today's standards passengers were handsomely catered to with ample space to exercise or relax during the many airborne hours. Imperial Airways were extending their route network to the furthest outposts of the British Empire. It was a steep learning curve for all concerned with those early pioneering flights when long-distance flights were measured in days rather than hours. This is the tale of the realisation of a dream and the efforts of those who made it possible. Alas the world moved on, at a pace accelerated by the Second World War, and the flying-boat was forced from the air routes. No more will adventurous Empires grace the skies. Size: Quarto. 256 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Aviation; Aerospace & Aviation Technology; ISBN: 1840371307. ISBN/EAN: 9781840371307. Dewey Code: 629.133347094109043. Inventory No: 91483.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition. Fine hardback copy in Near-fine price-clipped jacket. Large format book.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. Published by Pen and Sword Aviation in 2013, this is the first hardback printing of Phillip Sims' revised ADVENTUROUS EMPIRES: THE STORY OF SHORT EMPIRE FLYING BOATS. 355 pages, black cloth binding, gilt lettering, b/w illustrations in the text, the book and dust jacket are as new.…

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, detailed sectional illustrated end papers. 4to 12'' x 8½''. Contains 256 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1840371307 AEROPLANES.…

Condizione: very good condition. This is a story from a bygone age, recalling the most successful flying-boat airliner ever built. Designed to a specification for Imperial Airways, then Britain's national airline, it carried passengers and, more importantly, mail throughout the British Empire. In an age devoid of instant electronic communications but offering luxurious travel for the privileged few, every journey was an adventure, shared by passengers and crew. Short Brothers built 42 Empire Flying-Boats at their factory in Rochester during the late 1930s. When compared with other aircraft of the era, they were extremely large, luxurious and, even by today's Standards, offered passengers handsome catering, with ample space to relax during the many airborne hours. Imperial Airways were expanding their route network to the furthest outposts of the British Empire, whilst laying down the principles of scheduled airline operation. These were challenging times for all concerned: when long-distance flights were measured in days rather than hours. This is the tale of the realisation of a dream and the efforts of those who made it possible. Alas the world moved on, at a pace accelerated by the Second World War, and the flying-boat was forced from the air routes. No more will Adventurous Empires grace the skies. 256 p. many illustrations hardcover with dust jacket, large format.…

1st ed. thus dust jacket New Book octavo ix + 355pp., b/w pls., text ills., maps, appends., bibliog., index, 'This is a story from a bygone age, recalling the most successful flying-boat airliner ever built. Designed to a specification for Imperial Airways, then Britain's national airline, it carried passengers and, more importantly, mail throughout the British Empire. In an age devoid of instant electronic communications but offering luxurious travel for the privileged few, every journey was an adventure, shared by passengers and crew. - Short Brothers built 42 Empire Flying-Boats at their factory in Rochester during the late 1930s. When compared with other aircraft of the era, they were extremely large, luxurious and, even by today's Standards'.…

Hardback. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First edition. 1st 2000. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. Large format. Turquoise boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 256 pages. Minimal bumping to spine. Dustwrapper is sunned to spine. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched.…