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New York: William Wood & Co., 1921. Near Fine condition but for a rusty paperclip impression in the upper margin of three leaves. See photos. NOT a library discard. A bright, shiny, clean, square, tight copy of the 1921 First American Edition. Sharp corners. Inner hinges are perfect. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. By Dr. Maublanc and Dr. Ratié, of the Chatres School of Flying. Introduction to English Readers by Wing-Commander Martin Flack. Translated from the French by Norman Ball. Bound in the original blue cloth, stamped in gold on the spine. This book is from the library of, and bears the ink signature of Dr. Arthur Frank Payne (1876-1939) of Newton, New Jersey. Dr. Payne earned the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy at the University of Chicago and that of Master of Arts at Columbia University. In 1917 he served as executive secretary of the Military Training Commission in New York. In 1918 he was director of the United States War Department surveys. He…
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Mechanical Handling of Airships (in) Journal of the American Society of Naval Engineers : Volume 46 (Vol XLVI), 1934
by American Society of Naval Engineers; C. Huey; C. E. Taylor; D. M. Mackey
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Washington, D. C.: American Society of Naval Engineers, 1934. Volume 46, complete in four quarterly issues. Good+ EX-LIBRARY, withdrawn from the US Army Engineer School Library. SEE PHOTOS. Sturdily bound in maroon buckram with marbled endpapers and marbled page edges. A few page tears were repaired with archival tape prior to binding. Some page corners slightly wavy. Profusely illustrated with photos, maps, drawings, graphic designs and fold-out charts. The original wraps and over 100 pages of advertisements are bound-in at the end. Of note is a well illustrated, 34-page article, NAVIGATIONAL COMPASSES, GYRO VERSUS MAGNETIC by C. Huey and C. E. Taylor. There is also an contribution on dirigibles: MECHANICAL HANDLING OF AIRSHIPS by D. M. Mackey. It is illustrated with a full-page photo of the dirigible U. S. S. "Macon" mooring at Sunnyvale, Calif. Other articles address: Cruisers, Aircraft Carriers, Destroyers, Coal versus Oil for the Navy, Progress in the Development of Naval Guns, Evolution of the Arcronograph, History of Lubrication, The New Hydrogen (Lord Rutherford), Launch of the Cunard-White Star Liner Queen Mary, Pickling of Steel Casings, Welds, Castings, Cracked Fuel Oils, etc.. First Edition. Hardcover. Good+ EX-LIBRARY. 8vo. viii, 545pp.
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The Medical Examination of Airmen : A Practical Guide for Use in the Examination of Members of the Air Service and Its Recruits
by Maublanc, Pierre Andre; & Victor Charles Ratié: Preface by André Broca; Martin Flack; from the library of Dr. Arthur Frank Payne
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Naval Air Pilot : Mexico - Corrected to May 1, 1933 - Notice to Aviators, No. 9, 1933
by Hydrographic Office under the authority of the Secretary of the Navy
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Washington, D. C.: Government Printing Office, 1933. Very Good condition. Light edge wear. SEE PHOTOS. Square and tight. A few pages have dog-eared corners. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Softcover. 5.75" wide by 9" tall. Illustrated with photos of landing fields and numerous maps in color, a few folding. Detailed guide to air routes, distances, air traffic rules, airstrips, sea plane anchorages and landing fields in Mexico. Hydrographic Office Publication No. 193. Index. Bound in the original green wraps, stamped in black.. First printing of 1933 Revised Edition. Softcover. Very Good condition. v, 95pp.
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History of Aeronautics in Great Britain From the Earliest Times to the Latter half of the Nineteenth Century
by Hodgson, J.E.
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Oxford University Press, 1924. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Limited to 1000 copies. The book is still firmly bound and has been carefully read. The hardcover is has some light edge wear & is slightly faded with a little spotting. Inside the pages are clean and free from foxing. No inscription or ownership markings. No torn, loose or missing pages. Many illustrations in b/w and some colour plates. A large & heavy volume which weighs about 2.5kg with packaging so special postage rates apply for shipping overseas.
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Original Photograph, Charles Lindbergh In Attendance At The Lilienthal Aviation Society Congress, Munich, Germany, 1937
by (Charles Lindbergh)
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, 1937; 8" x 10" silver gelatin photograph of Charles LIndbergh attending the Lilienthal Society Congress at Munich in 1937. A photo from the archives of the Los Angeles Examiner newspaper (1903-1962), with original press release still attached to the back, reading "MUNICH, GERMANY: COLONEL CHARLES LINDBERGH PICTURED WITH OTHER GUESTS WHILE ATTENDING THE OPENING SESSION OF THE LILIENTHAL SOCIETY CONGRESS HERE RECENTLY. DURING THEIR VISIT, BOTH COL. AND MRS. LINDBERGH WERE THE GUESTS OF BARON AND BARONESS VON CRAMER-KLETT AT HOHENASCHAU CASTLE." Release dated 10/18/37, photo stamped on the back "Received, Examiner Reference Library, Oct. 21, 1937 --- World Wide Photo." Although the Lindberghs were there unofficially to attend the Lilienthal conference, they also made junkets to a number of German airfields and manufacturing plants, where they reportedly engaged in covert reconnaissance of German Luftwaffe strength and capabilities for U.S. Army Intelligence. The…
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1909 The Highway of the Air: An Illustrated History of Aviation (Airships, Dirigibles)
by Staff Written
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Funk & Wagnalls Co, 1909. Hardcover. Good. 1909 Funk & Wagnalls Co. history of aviation with a focus on airships and dirigibles. First title in a series of ten titles issued on various subjects. Includes a "dissectible" card stock, rigid Zeppelin type model mounted on back panel recto with layers that can be opened to reveal inner parts of the airship. Includes a list of parts on facing page. Illustration of M. Bleriot's French monoplane to front panel, the Wright aeroplane to title page and numerous addition photos of airships and dirigibles within. Topics include a history of early aviation, aeroplanes as a type, the airship in warfare, exploration by airship, the commercial aspect of the airship and the Zeppelin described. Scarce. 19 pp. 12 1/4" x 9 1/4". Tight, unmarked copy with minimal shelf wear and small upper right hand corner crease throughout. No tears to model. A presentable copy of a hard to find aviation collectible. Photographs of or additional…
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The Medical Examination of Airmen : A Practical Guide for Use in the Examination of Members of the Air Service and Its Recruits
by Maublanc, Pierre Andre; & Victor Charles Ratié: Preface by André Broca; Martin Flack; from the library of Dr. Arthur Frank Payne
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New York: William Wood & Co., 1921. Near Fine condition but for a rusty paperclip impression in the upper margin of three leaves. See photos. NOT a library discard. A bright, shiny, clean, square, tight copy of the 1921 First American Edition. Sharp corners. Inner hinges are perfect. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. By Dr. Maublanc and Dr. Ratié, of the Chatres School of Flying. Introduction to English Readers by Wing-Commander Martin Flack. Translated from the French by Norman Ball. Bound in the original blue cloth, stamped in gold on the spine. This book is from the library of, and bears the ink signature of Dr. Arthur Frank Payne (1876-1939) of Newton, New Jersey. Dr. Payne earned the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy at the University of Chicago and that of Master of Arts at Columbia University. In 1917 he served as executive secretary of the Military Training Commission in New York. In 1918 he was director of the United States War Department surveys. He…
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Naval Air Pilot : Mexico - Corrected to May 1, 1933 - Notice to Aviators, No. 9, 1933
by Hydrographic Office under the authority of the Secretary of the Navy
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Henderson, Nevada, United States
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Washington, D. C.: Government Printing Office, 1933. Very Good condition. Light edge wear. SEE PHOTOS. Square and tight. A few pages have dog-eared corners. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Softcover. 5.75" wide by 9" tall. Illustrated with photos of landing fields and numerous maps in color, a few folding. Detailed guide to air routes, distances, air traffic rules, airstrips, sea plane anchorages and landing fields in Mexico. Hydrographic Office Publication No. 193. Index. Bound in the original green wraps, stamped in black.. First printing of 1933 Revised Edition. Softcover. Very Good condition. v, 95pp.
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Sound Barrier. The Story of High-Speed Flight. (INSCRIBED)
by NEVILLE DUKE AND EDWARD LANCHBERY.
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Cassell, London, 1953. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. First Edition (first printing) - this copy inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper. 8vo. 117pp. Black cloth lettered in silver at the spine. Illustrated with captioned photographs (including one folding plate) and line drawings in the text. Top edge lightly spotted and with a minor slant to the binding. A very good copy in non-price-clipped dust wrapper, lightly soiled and edgeworn with one short edge-tear and some accompanying creasing and one tiny enclosed snag..
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Aerial Transport
by Thomas, G. Holt
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Athens, Greece
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First edition. xviii+259 pp.+65 B&W illustrations and 4 folding maps in two colours h.t. 25,2x19,5 cm. Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London, 1920.--- Blindstamped cloth gilt (publishers bindint). Occasional foxing, light edgewear.
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The Rocket Book
by Newell, Peter
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By Peter Newell, author of "The Hole Book". The Rocket Book, Harper & Brothers Stated October, 1912 First Printing. USED. GOOD+ CONDITION/ NO DUST JACKET INCLUDED. 7 1/8 X 8 7/8. Seller's Note: Sadly, (no one is sadder than me) the Front paper paste-down label has been removed from cover. Minor corner-bumps. No titling on spine if printed there originally. Pages are all present, in nice shape, and affixed to binding. HOLE-DRILLED straight through the book. RARE IN THIS FIRST PRINTING.
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THE BATTLE OF EASTLEIGH
by Bolle, Frederick N
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Octavo (8 1/2 X 10 1/2 inches) New York: United States Naval Air Force, 1918. First Edition. oblong format, 144 pages illustrated with black and white halftone photographs, and a map, original gray cloth, hardcover, good condition (lower right corner of front cover slightly bumped, minor shelf wear to lower spine, not affecting contents which are clean and complete).This is a unit history, with many photos of the Eastleigh U. S. Navy repair base in England during World War I; its officers and men. There are many photos of early military aircraft, and an essay on "Liberty Twelves" and "DeHavilands."
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TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF FLIGHT IN AMERICA: A Bicentennial Survey
by Emme, Eugene M. (editor)
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San Diego, California: American Astronautical Society (AAS), 1981. xvi, 310 pages. Third printing of Volume 1 in the AAS History Series, that was first published in 1977. Laid in is a handwritten note from Gene Emme to NASA archivist Lee Saegesser, with whom Emme had worked closely for years in the NASA History Office. Emme was NASA's first official historian and the founder of the NASA History Office. Through national meetings, technical meetings, symposia and publications, the American Astronautical Society has provided the perspectives and expertise of the leading American space professionals in advancing all space activities. In this book 13 of those professionals provide important perspectives on the history of flight in the U. S. just after the opening of the National Air and Space Museum. The book offered here is from the personal collection of Lee Saegesser, NASA's chief archivist for 30 years. The book is in very good condition: clean, bright, and tight, with just a hint of…
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Some Milestones in Aviation
by W. E. Johns
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John Hamilton, London, England, No date. Hardcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Size: 12mo - over 6 3/4" - 7 3/4" tall. 232 pp. Pages are yellowed, but are tight and clean. Spine caps are fraying. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 pound. Category: Aviation; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 001321. .
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Freddy and the Baseball Team From Mars
by Brooks, Walter R
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Freddy and the Baseball Team From Mars, Alfred A. Knopf 1st Ed. 1955. Hardcover. Illustrated by Kurt Wiese. Used. VG/ No DJ. Rose red boards. Spine lightly sunned. A nice copy of a scarce item.
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Freddy And The Men From Mars
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Freddy And The Men From Mars. Brooks, Walter: Illustrated by Kurt Wiese. Hardcover. Alfred A. Knopf , 1956 First Edition 2nd Printing Thus. Used. Very Good Condition/ No dust jacket included. A nice copy.
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The Giant Anthology of Science Fiction
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LEO MARGULIES, EDITOR. The Giant Anthology of Science Fiction (1954, Merlin Press 1st Ed. w/dj)Please see our stock cover photo. Edited by Leo Margulies and Oscar J. Friend. Used. VG/G- original unclipped $3.95 DJ. 1954, Merlin Press, Inc. 580 pages. ANTHOLOGY.. 10 stories included in this volume are: Enchantress of Venus by Leigh Brackett; Gateway to darkness by Fredric Brown; The girl in the golden atom by Ray Cummings; Forgotten world by Edmond Hamilton; By his bootstraps by Robert A. Heinlein; Sword of tomorrow by Henry Kuttner; Things pass by, by Murray Leinster; Rogue Ship by A. E. Van Vogt; Island in the sky by Manly Wade Wellman; The Sun Maker by Jack Williamson.
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Pan American's Pacific Pioneers: The Rest of the Story A Pictorial History of Pan Am's Pacific First Flights 1935-1946
by Jon E. Krupnick
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Pictorial Histories Publishing Company, Missoula, 2000, Fine Hardcover / Near Fine Dustjacket, 696 pages, 9.5" x 12.25", slight edgewear on dustjacket, otherwise clean and tight. Cover art by Bob Jenny.
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Fatigue of Aircraft Structures
by Grover, Horace J
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Research and Technology, Naval Air Systems Command, Department of the Navy, U.S.A., 1966. First Edition. Softcover. Fine/--. 9 x 6 x 1. NON SMOKING STORE. My listing INCLUDES PHOTO OF ACTUAL BOOK for sale. Book FINE/ Covers NEAR FINE. NEVER OPENED. Covers are light blue, lettering black, Dept. of the Navy Air Systems Command logo on front. Spine is sunned so that the light blue is now grey but the black text of title is clear, spine has a few minor wrinkles, perhaps from age acting on the glue. The front and back covers are flat, clean, bright, no rips, very slightly bent corners, no spine creases, a bit of sunning around all edges. Spine is slightly rounded instead of sharply right angled. Pages edges very slightly sunned. Inside of book is tight, clean, bright, flat. One page dog eared about 1/2 inch, restored flat. Book is unread but may have gently fallen causing it to be slightly over-opened at page 14-15 but spine is not exposed and binding is not broken. No loose or missing…
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An Administrative History of NASA, 1958-1963
by Rosholt, Robert L
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Washington, D.C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 1966. NASA Press Release no: 66-158 laid in, an announcement for the publication of this book. Book is Near Fine, faint rub to rear board, from the library of James H. Capshew, Historian for the National Park Service "Man in Space" program, his signature front end page. . First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. Large 8vo. Review Copy.
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NASA Sounding Rockets, 1958-1968 : A Historical Summary
by Corliss, William R
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Washington, D.C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 1971. Near Fine, small tear to wraps at head of spine, and SCARCE in collectible condition. NASA SP-4401. First Edition. Pictorial Printed Wrappers. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. Large 8vo.
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