This book covers vertical-rising aircraft as envisioned from the earliest concepts to the period when the helicopter became a practical machine in the late 1930s. It focuses on the many pioneering ideas and efforts that led to the creation of today's modern helicopter and it explores possibilities for the future. Inside are over 200 illustrations and an encyclopedic glossary that enables the reader to understand the development of the technology and procedures. It is intended for professionals, students, and the increasing body of aviation enthusiasts and conservators.
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Condition: Used - Very Good. 1998. Hardcover. Cloth, dj. Minor shelf-wear. Very Good. Seller Inventory # SOL27995
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Condition: Used - Like New. Fine. Hardcover with pictorial boards. 1998. Originally published at $80. Seller Inventory # W115447
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Condition: New. Fine. Hardcover with pictorial boards. 1998. In publisher's shrinkwrap. Originally published at $80. Seller Inventory # W115447a
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Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 2.7. Seller Inventory # 157524053X-2-3
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. NEW! Still in the original publisher's protective clear wrap! This nearly foot tall book carries us through the history of folks through the ages wanting to fly. Many others besides Galileo tried some and there are many drawings shared. Fascinating that something we take for granted now was worked on so long ago!. Seller Inventory # 002618
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Seller: The Anthropologists Closet, Des Moines, IA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. A clean crisp well preserved 1998 Krieger Publishing Company hardcover in a fine tight binding. Printed cover over boards. Little to no shelf wear. Text is bright and free of marks or underlining. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Covering vertical-rising aircraft as envisioned from the earliest concepts to the period when the helicopter became practical machine in the 1930s, this text focuses on the many pioneering ideas and efforts that led to the creation of today's modern helicopter, whilst exploring possibilities for the future. Inside are over 200 illustrations and an encyclopedic glossary that seeks to enable the reader to understand the development of the technology and procedures. It is intended for professionals, students, and aviation enthusiasts and conservators. Seller Inventory # 1875
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1998,fine unread hardback with laminated decorated boards.a massive book requiring extra postage for non uk address. Seller Inventory # 73djdj;'
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Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published 2.7. Seller Inventory # 353-157524053X-new
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