A Yankee Inventor's Flying Ship

Porter, Rufus

ISBN 10: 0873510526 / ISBN 13: 9780873510523

Published by Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul MN, 1969

About this Item

Limited to 2,000 copies, Reprint of two pamphlets published in 1849 and 1850, with illustrations and notes from the originals, of an "aerial locomotive" or "Aeroport" invented by Rufus Porter, edited by Rhoda Gilman. 51 pages. Limited to 2,000 copies, DJ in mylar sleeve.; 9 1/4 x 6 1/4 ".

Seller Inventory # 9971

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Yankee Inventor's Flying Ship
• Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul MN
• Publication Date: 1969
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0873510526
• ISBN 13: 9780873510523
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Limited to 2000 Copies.
• Condition: near fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: near fine
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Synopsis

Rufus Porters plan for this 'aerial locomotive' were set forth in two pamphlets published in 1849 and 1850 and are reprinted in this edition limited to 1000 copies with illustrations and notes from originals owned by the Minnesota Historical Society.