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Editore: Bloomsbury, 1997
ISBN 10: 0747535965ISBN 13: 9780747535966
Da: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Libro
Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.66.
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Editore: ECCO Press, New York, 1998
ISBN 10: 0880016361ISBN 13: 9780880016360
Da: Walther's Books, Hopkins, MN, U.S.A.
Libro Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition. Includes Chronology, Glossary, and Bibliography. The dust jacket has light wear to the edges, otherwise fine condition. Small octovo.
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Editore: The Ecco Press, NJ, 1998
Da: Battleground Books, Yorktown, VA, U.S.A.
Libro Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. The Ecco Press, NJ. A biography of the Brazilian balloonist who lived in Paris who rivaled the Wright Brothers in the race to be the first to fly. Very good copy of the stated first edition in a very good dust jacket. 160 pages.
Editore: The Ecco Press, Hopewell, NJ, 1997
Da: Virg Viner, Books, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition/1st Printing. All but forgotten in the annals of aviation, this book tells the tragic, glamorous story of the career of Alberto Santos-Dumont, his later illness, and how this brilliant, colorful, eccentric pioneer slipped through the crack of ballooning and aviation history while his inventions and imagination continue to inspire. 160 pages including glossary. B&W/sepia photos. Wonderful copy.
Editore: Ecco Pr, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1998
ISBN 10: 0880016361ISBN 13: 9780880016360
Da: Granada Bookstore, IOBA, Woodlawn, IL, U.S.A.
Membro dell'associazione: IOBA
Libro Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Thus. Stated First Edition (First Thus) With The Number Line Indicating A First Printing. The Jacket Has Minor Wear With A One Half Inch Tear At The Top Edge. Wrinkle At The Same Area.
Editore: Ecco Press,, Hopewell:, 1998
ISBN 10: 0880016361ISBN 13: 9780880016360
Da: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
Libro Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Illustrated. First American printing. About fine in like dust jacket.
Editore: Ecco Press, Hopewell, 1998
ISBN 10: 0880016361ISBN 13: 9780880016360
Da: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
Libro Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Illustrated. First American printing. Fine in a very near fine (light scratch on front panel) dust jacket.
Editore: Bloomsbury, London, 1977
Da: Colophon Book Shop, ABAA, Exeter, NH, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
First Edition. First Edition. octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. 160pp. Bloomsbury, Foreword by John Christopher. The tragic, glamorous story of the career of Santos-Dumont an eccentric pioneer in aviation history. Illustrations and descriptions of 22 aircraft. Illustrated. Chronology, Glossary, and Bibliography. Very fine copy. octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket.
Editore: Ecco Press, 1998
Da: Antheil Booksellers, No. Bellmore, NY, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: New. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Master of the Balloon, Conqueror of the Air. 160pp. Ill.
Editore: London. Bloomsbury, 2007
Da: Libris Books, Bristol, Regno Unito
Libro
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. London. Bloomsbury, London, 1977. First Edition. Hard Cover. Octavo, Black boards in pictorial dust jacket. There is an author signature on the title page which may or may not be a facsimile reproduction. Condition of book and wrapper is near fine; just a tiny bit of wear to the spine ends of the jackets. 160pp. Foreword by John Christopher. The tragic, glamorous story of the career of Santos-Dumont an eccentric pioneer in aviation history. Illustrations and descriptions of 22 aircraft. Illustrated. Chronology, Glossary, and Bibliography.
Editore: Ecco, New Jersey, 1997
ISBN 10: 0880016361ISBN 13: 9780880016360
Da: Mr Pickwick's Fine Old Books, Katoomba, NSW, Australia
Libro Prima edizione
Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. First Edition. This book tells the tragic, glamourous story of Alberto Santos-Dumont's career, and later illness, and of how this brilliant, colourful and eccentric pioneer slipped through the cracks of aviation history while his inventions and imagination continue to inspire it. This is the first UK edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in as new condition, apart from normal shop shelf wear - contains no tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Aviation; History. ISBN: 0880016361. ISBN/EAN: 9780880016360. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 17746. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right.
Editore: The Ecco Press, Hopewell, NJ, 1997
Da: Antiquariat Lindbergh, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germania
Condizione: very good condition. A masterpice of its own: The brilliantly, livingly story about the man Santos-Dumont and his breathtaking flying machines. - - t was for Alberto Santos-Dumont, who could not check his pocket watch because he was using both hands to steer a balloon, that Louis Cartier, in 1901, created the first wristwatch. - The youngest son of a Brazilian millionaire, he grew up on an isolated coffee plantation devouring (and believing) the novels of Jules Verne. By the age of eighteen he was living in Paris, at the height of the Belle Epoque, heir to a huge fortune and determined to make his dreams of flying come true. - A renowned playboy, dining at Maxim's nightly and setting new styles in fashion, he at first frequently crashed his yellow silk airships into the trees of wealthy friends, such as the Rothschilds - who would send up Champagne lunches for him to enjoy during repairs. But soon he was winning prestigious prizes and being hailed as "the conqueror of the air". - Internationally acclaimed as the first man to fly, he was feted for several years in Europe and America (where he was received at the White House by Teddy Roosevelt) before learning that the Wright brothers, whose early efforts had been discounted, had actually preceded him. - Man Flies tells the tragic, glamorous story of his career, and later illness, and of how this brilliant, colourful and eccentric - pioneer slipped through the cracs of aviation history while his inventions and imagination continue to inspire it. 160 p. many rare illustrations Cloth binding with original dustjacket.
Editore: The Ecco Press, Hopewell, NJ, 1997
Da: Antiquariat Lindbergh, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germania
A masterpice of its own: The brilliantly, livingly story about the man Santos-Dumont and his breathtaking flying machines. - - t was for Alberto Santos-Dumont, who could not check his pocket watch because he was using both hands to steer a balloon, that Louis Cartier, in 1901, created the first wristwatch. - The youngest son of a Brazilian millionaire, he grew up on an isolated coffee plantation devouring (and believing) the novels of Jules Verne. By the age of eighteen he was living in Paris, at the height of the Belle Epoque, heir to a huge fortune and determined to make his dreams of flying come true. - A renowned playboy, dining at Maxim's nightly and setting new styles in fashion, he at first frequently crashed his yellow silk airships into the trees of wealthy friends, such as the Rothschilds - who would send up Champagne lunches for him to enjoy during repairs. But soon he was winning prestigious prizes and being hailed as "the conqueror of the air". - Internationally acclaimed as the first man to fly, he was feted for several years in Europe and America (where he was received at the White House by Teddy Roosevelt) before learning that the Wright brothers, whose early efforts had been discounted, had actually preceded him. - Man Flies tells the tragic, glamorous story of his career, and later illness, and of how this brilliant, colourful and eccentric - pioneer slipped through the cracs of aviation history while his inventions and imagination continue to inspire it. 160 p. many rare illustrations very good condition, backside of dust jacket a little bit rubbed Cloth binding with original dustjacket.
Editore: The Ecco Press, Hopewell, NJ, 1998
Da: Antiquariat Lindbergh, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germania
Condizione: very good condition. A masterpice of its own: The brilliantly, livingly story about the man Santos-Dumont and his breathtaking flying machines. - - t was for Alberto Santos-Dumont, who could not check his pocket watch because he was using both hands to steer a balloon, that Louis Cartier, in 1901, created the first wristwatch. - The youngest son of a Brazilian millionaire, he grew up on an isolated coffee plantation devouring (and believing) the novels of Jules Verne. By the age of eighteen he was living in Paris, at the height of the Belle Epoque, heir to a huge fortune and determined to make his dreams of flying come true. - A renowned playboy, dining at Maxim's nightly and setting new styles in fashion, he at first frequently crashed his yellow silk airships into the trees of wealthy friends, such as the Rothschilds - who would send up Champagne lunches for him to enjoy during repairs. But soon he was winning prestigious prizes and being hailed as "the conqueror of the air". - Internationally acclaimed as the first man to fly, he was feted for several years in Europe and America (where he was received at the White House by Teddy Roosevelt) before learning that the Wright brothers, whose early efforts had been discounted, had actually preceded him. - Man Flies tells the tragic, glamorous story of his career, and later illness, and of how this brilliant, colourful and eccentric - pioneer slipped through the cracs of aviation history while his inventions and imagination continue to inspire it. 160 p. many rare illustrations Cloth binding with original dustjacket.
Editore: The Ecco Press, Hopewell, NJ, 1997
Da: Antiquariat Lindbergh, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germania
A masterpice of its own: The brilliantly, livingly story about the man Santos-Dumont and his breathtaking flying machines. - - t was for Alberto Santos-Dumont, who could not check his pocket watch because he was using both hands to steer a balloon, that Louis Cartier, in 1901, created the first wristwatch. - The youngest son of a Brazilian millionaire, he grew up on an isolated coffee plantation devouring (and believing) the novels of Jules Verne. By the age of eighteen he was living in Paris, at the height of the Belle Epoque, heir to a huge fortune and determined to make his dreams of flying come true. - A renowned playboy, dining at Maxim's nightly and setting new styles in fashion, he at first frequently crashed his yellow silk airships into the trees of wealthy friends, such as the Rothschilds - who would send up Champagne lunches for him to enjoy during repairs. But soon he was winning prestigious prizes and being hailed as "the conqueror of the air". - Internationally acclaimed as the first man to fly, he was feted for several years in Europe and America (where he was received at the White House by Teddy Roosevelt) before learning that the Wright brothers, whose early efforts had been discounted, had actually preceded him. - Man Flies tells the tragic, glamorous story of his career, and later illness, and of how this brilliant, colourful and eccentric - pioneer slipped through the cracs of aviation history while his inventions and imagination continue to inspire it. 160 p. many rare illustrations very good condition, backside of dust jacket a little bit rubbed Cloth binding with original dustjacket.
Editore: Bloomsbury 1997, 1997
Da: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, Nuova Zelanda
Membro dell'associazione: IOBA
Octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.
Editore: Ecco, 1997
ISBN 10: 0756751381ISBN 13: 9780756751388
Da: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, Regno Unito
Libro
Condizione: Good. Wear and scuffs to dust jacket. Small knocks to edge of cover. Slight marks and tanning to textblock. Contents very good.
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Editore: Bloomsbury London 1997, 1997
Da: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Prima edizione
1st edition dust jacket New Book small octavo 160pp., b/w plates, diags., glossary., bibliog., Story of the Great French Balloon Pioeer.
Editore: Bloomsbury, London, 1997
ISBN 10: 0747535965ISBN 13: 9780747535966
Da: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
Libro Prima edizione
Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. ; 7.8 X 5.4 X 0.8 inches; 160 pages.