Airships (17 results)

8vo. 84 pp. Numerous photo illustrations, text illustrations, maps & diagrams. Black cloth, blue, gilt & black cover art of USS Akron on front cover soaring above silhouette cityscape (minor shelfwear, slight pulling at gutter margin), still VG copy. Seventh edition, revised & expanded, of this promotional work sponsored by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation on the development of the Goodyear Zeppelins and Blimps, for luxury liner operations, the USS Akron for the U.S. Navy, as well as advertising blimps and balloons. This work was published annually with revisions and updates on the latest Goodyear-Zeppelin innovations.

8vo. 96 pp. Numerous photo illustrations, text illustrations, maps & diagrams. Blue cloth, printed paper label showing the Airship hangar for the USS Akron, w/ Zeppelin landing in the background (minor shelfwear, very minor soiling), still VG copy. Eighth edition, revised & expanded, of this promotional work sponsored by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation on the development of the Goodyear Zeppelins and Blimps, for luxury liner operations, the USS Akron for the U.S. Navy, as well as advertising blimps and balloons. This work was published annually with revisions and updates on the latest Goodyear-Zeppelin innovations.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic glazed boards, sectional drawings to the end papers. Folio 12'' x 9ĵ''. Contains 112 pp with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £16.95. Member of the P.B.F.A. ZEPPELINS, AIRSHIPS & BALLOONING.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original taupe paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 163 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers, light foxing to the closed upper edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the red of the spine, 25 mm closed tear to the lower front gutter, not price clipped. 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 239001346 ZEPPELINS, AIRSHIPS & BALLOONING.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper maps. Quarto. 10½'' x 8''. ISBN 0246105755. Contains 271 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Top corner of the half-title page clipped, 20 mm damp mark to the lower fore edge, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ZEPPELINS, AIRSHIPS & BALLOONING.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark brown paper covered boards, red and silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs and chips to the spine tips and corners, shallow rubs to the gutters, 20 mm closed tear to the top front gutter, not price clipped 18/-. 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. ZEPPELINS, AIRSHIPS & BALLOONING.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams, illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs, not price clipped. 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 1854090453 ZEPPELINS, AIRSHIPS & BALLOONING.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brown paper covered boards, red and silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Spine ends scuffed, ink name to the front free end paper, a few tan age spots to the end papers and foxing to the closed edges. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine tips and corners, shallow rubs to the gutters, 20 mm closed tear to the top of the rear panel, not price clipped 18/-. 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. ZEPPELINS, AIRSHIPS & BALLOONING.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic glazed boards. Folio 12'' x 9ĵ''. Contains 112 printed pages of text with archive monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Loosely enclosed is an colour envelope from RAFA Sussexdown, Storrington titled 'The Zeppelin Raids on Britain 19th January 1915 to 13th April 1918 and signed Tony T???land. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0715311018 ZEPPELINS, AIRSHIPS & BALLOONING.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0715365517. Contains 296 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Small rubs to the ends of the spine, without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with sun fading down the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ZEPPELINS, AIRSHIPS & BALLOONING.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 218 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers, ghosting to the free end papers, some tan age spots to the early pages, age darkened edges. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with 10 mm v-shaped piece of paper missing to the top of the spine, surface staining to the white of the rear panel, not price clipped 17/6. 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. ZEPPELINS, AIRSHIPS & BALLOONING.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, archive photographic end papers. 4to. 11½'' x 12''. Contains 229 pp with monochrome and colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout, one gate-fold painting. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, $60.00. Heavy volume 2.4 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0446517844 ZEPPELINS, AIRSHIPS & BALLOONING.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 4to 11½'' x 8ĵ''. Contains 96 pages of text with detailed aerial and archive monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9783936519358 ZEPPELINS, AIRSHIPS & BALLOONING.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 4to 11'' x 8''. Contains 221 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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 0851778453 ZEPPELINS, AIRSHIPS & BALLOONING.

"LIKE A GHOST SHIP FROM THE FAIRYTALE BOOK 'ONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS', THIS AIR GIANT GLIDES ACROSS THE EARTH. A DREAM DREAMT DECADES AGO HAS THUS BECOME REALITY." [AIRSHIPS] Graf Zeppelin D-LZ127 [Nuremberg]: [c.1930] Oblong shape book ( 20 x 40cm approx) showing full colour illustrations of the Graf Zeppelin D-LZ127 to both boards; backed in blue cloth; pp. [xii], with text and illustrations in black and white throughout, including to inside covers, as well as a further six wonderful illustrations in full colour, all by Curt Junghandel; boards ever-so-slightly warped, very minimal scuffing to edges; with some very tiny bubbles and scratches to the lower board, and a couple of red marks to the same; the internal pages lightly and evenly toned, as is common, but else exceptionally near-fine. A wonderful, and genuinely rare children's shape book dating from the 1930s. Inside the illustrated boards are facts and figures about the ship's construction (explaining that the ship is 236 metres in length, contains 10 cabins, etc.), and depictions of all of its parts, including the control room, the kitchen, the passenger compartment, travels over the ocean, and the evening landing approach at Lakehurst, near New York after a stormy journey over the ocean (and showing it, in several illustrations, sailing above the Capitol building, the White House, and the Woolworth building which was, at the time, the tallest building in the world). This publication would also have been used as a very limited, promotional publication to encourage travellers to purchase tickets for international travel. The Graf Zeppelin was the first commercial transatlantic passenger flight service, with its first flight being the 18th September 1928, after 21 months of construction. Printed just a few years before the outbreak of the Second World War, the publication heralds a machine which has "built a bridge from us to the people across the ocean, a bridge that contributes to the understanding and reconciliation between nations". Sadly, that was not to be, and when the Nazis came to power, this machine was used as a propaganda tool. It was finally retired in 1937 and scrapped for military aircraft production after 590 flights totalling almost 1.7 million kilometres. Predating this time, however, this c. 1930s publication represents a time of great excitement for the German people, and the book is greatly enhanced by the enigmatic illustrations carried out by C. Junghandel, a German illustrator and graphic artist who worked during the late Weimar Republic, a time of great momentum and change in the world of speed and modernity, specifically in regards to aviation technologies. His illustrations here are typical of his work, with flowing shapes, stylised landscapes and a sense of scale - showing the giant ship sailing above tiny towns, boats, and coastal scenes. Often commissioned to produce images of Zeppelins, this approach made the ships look heroic, as well as approachable and friendly - ideal for children growing up at the time in a country fascinated by the progression of technology. Seldom found in commerce, especially so in this condition. This is only the second copy this bookseller has handled.

First and only edition of this rare illustrated history of the unit's vital work patrolling the English Channel, making them the "busiest" allied airship station of the war. Illustrations encompass individual and group portraits, ships on the ground and in the air, terrestrial and aerial views of the installations; text includes honours and awards. Copies located to IWM and Science Museum only. RNAS Polegate was the base for Portsmouth Command's airships during WWI. The site was chosen in 1914 and work begun early in 1915, Polegate's first airship being commissioned by July 1915. The station's ships carried out defensive patrols, protecting merchant vessels in the Channel from Dungeness to Portland Bill, covering shipping to and from the Port of London and the ports of England's east coast, as well as the major docks at Portsmouth and Southampton: "flying activity increased as the war progressed, patrolling 1500 square miles in 1916, 2000 in 1917 and 4500 in 1918. Airships from Polegate flew more hours during the last two years of the war than those from any other allied airship station - 3000 hours in 1917 and a massive 8140 hours in 1918. A letter of appreciation from Admiral Colville following the Armistice thanks the men for their splendid work done in convoying and safeguarding innumerable Troops, Hospital Supply Ships and Convoys, and continually patrolling the routes, harassing and also destroying enemy submarines" (Polegate, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum website, retrieved 30/09/2020). Folio (282 x 223 mm). Printed on coated paper and illustrated throughout with half-tones from photographs. Letterpress slip recording the death A. F. "Dick" Brock, following his return home to Canada, loosely inserted, Brock had been awarded the D. F. M. Resewn neatly in original moderate brown linen-textured card wrappers, title printed in black and white within decorative panel to the front panel. The wrappers a little rubbed and creased at the corners, light marginal finger-soiling, overall very good in attractive condition.

Condition: very good. n.p. n.d (187-?). Engraving 40x45cm, folded. A mysterious print with no indication of who produced it. Each illustration is numbered and captioned in Japanese and three are dated to their original appearance: 1852, 1870 and 1872. They all seem to be from French originals. Number one has "Art de Tuer" in the caption and is supposed to be the wreck of the balloon with Leon Gambetta (escaping from the siege of Paris) on board in 1870; number two is Giffard's 1852 steam powered airship; number three is, I think, a Dupuy de Lome airship of 1870; number four is the Dupuy de Lome airship of 1872.Was this a supplement to something? Such things are usually identified. Are they proofs? Until someone finds another copy it is all up in . sorry.