Language: English
Published by University of Toronto Press, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1994
ISBN 10: 0802005748 ISBN 13: 9780802005748
Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1,096 pp. Tightly bound. NOTE: Four corners are bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Good dust jacket. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of bookbinding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding.
Language: English
Published by University of Toronto Press, 1994
ISBN 10: 0802005748 ISBN 13: 9780802005748
Seller: Riverby Books (DC Inventory), Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Oversized hardcover with dust jacket. Dust jacket is tight, clean and protected in a clear mylar cover. Covers are bound in blue cloth with gold lettering on the spine. Binding tight and corners are square. A previous owner's name is written in blue pen on the front-free end paper, but there are no other markings throughout the book. 1096 pages. Images are printed in B&W. Overall, this book is in very good condition. This volume comes from the Aviation collection of Prof. Chris Sterling. Sterling spent his lifetime teaching, writing, and collecting books on civil and military aviation. We are proud to house his Aviation collection, part of the extensive library which is his legacy. Please email with questions or to request photos.
Language: English
Published by University of Toronto Press, 1994
ISBN 10: 0802005748 ISBN 13: 9780802005748
Seller: Three Hills Books, Three Hills, AB, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Sunning on jacket spine. Light wear on jacket edge. Slight bump on front board edge.
Language: English
Published by University of Toronto Press, 1994
ISBN 10: 0802005748 ISBN 13: 9780802005748
Seller: Three Hills Books, Three Hills, AB, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Sunning on jacket spine. Light wear on jacket edge. Light soiling on page edge.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
US$ 34.69
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Add to basketPAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
US$ 32.49
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Language: English
Published by University of Toronto Press, 1994
ISBN 10: 0802005748 ISBN 13: 9780802005748
Seller: Antiquarius Booksellers, Falkland, BC, Canada
First Edition
Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Third volume of the Official History of the RCAF covering World War II. 1st printing, small 4to, 6.75"x10", 1096pp, photo illus, appendices, folding plates, maps etc. Hardcover in blue cloth with gilt titles on spine and with unclipped dustjacket. Almost 'as new'. Heavy, thick book weighing 1.961kg. Size: Thick 8vo. Book.
Language: English
Published by Legare Street Press 2022-10, 2022
ISBN 10: 1017096627 ISBN 13: 9781017096620
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
US$ 27.45
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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
Published by University of Toronto Press. Toronto, 1994
ISBN 10: 0802005748 ISBN 13: 9780802005748
Seller: Richard Peterson-Bookseller, Kingston, ON, Canada
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. This book is bound in bright blue boards with bright gilt letters on the spine. There is very light wear on the spine tips & cover corners. The spine is curved inward. The contents are clean & unmarked, the binding is tight. All maps & charts present & unmarked. The dust jacket is clean, bright & unmarked. Like new.This book weighs 2 kilos so extra postage may be required.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
US$ 44.38
Quantity: 15 available
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Condition: New.
Condition: New.
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
US$ 43.63
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Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2007
ISBN 10: 054876932X ISBN 13: 9780548769324
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2007
ISBN 10: 054876932X ISBN 13: 9780548769324
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New.
Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New.
Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Great Plateau: Being an Account of Exploration in Central Tibet, 1903, and of the Gartok Expedition, 1904-1905Deasy reached Antelope Plain about nine marches due east, and, finding the country of an unprom.
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2007
ISBN 10: 054876932X ISBN 13: 9780548769324
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
US$ 23.69
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an unforgettable glimpse into the exploration of Central Tibet. Written in 1905 by Captain C.G. Rawling, this enthralling account unveils the mysteries of a region that had been closed off to foreigners for centuries. The author embarked on two daring expeditions in 1903 and 1904, traversing uncharted territories and enduring both treacherous weather and challenging terrains. His vivid descriptions capture the stunning natural beauty of the Tibetan landscape and its unique flora and fauna. With meticulous precision, Rawling details the diverse challenges faced by the expedition team, from overcoming steep mountain passes to encountering Tibetan nomads. His observations shed new light on the culture, customs, and religious practices of the inhabitants. This book is essential for anyone fascinated by the history of exploration, travel literature, and the enigmatic allure of Tibet. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the hardships, triumphs, and profound insights gained by one of the first Westerners to venture into this extraordinary land. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Okt 2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 1017096627 ISBN 13: 9781017096620
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books Okt 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332226639 ISBN 13: 9781332226634
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.
Language: English
Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC Nov 2007, 2007
ISBN 10: 054876932X ISBN 13: 9780548769324
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Okt 2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 1017091846 ISBN 13: 9781017091847
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Published by University of Toronto/Dept. National Defence, Canada, 1994
Seller: Bailey Books, St.Albert, AB, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. Photgraphs & Maps (illustrator). Very gently read, unclipped and not remaindered. Corners are sharp and square. Bright gilt titles to spine. Interior is clean and unmarked excepting neat gift inscription to the ffep. Unclipped dustjacket is lightly bumped to extremities with a bit of shelfwear to show. Third volume in the very thorough history of the RCAF includes fold out maps. This heavy volume will require additional postage.
Language: English
Published by Toronto : University of Toronto Press, 1981
ISBN 10: 0802023797 ISBN 13: 9780802023797
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First and Later Editions. Fine cloth set in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 3 vols. : ill., maps. (some col.), ports ; 26 cm. Notes; Published in co-operation with the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Government Publishing Centre, Supply and Services Canada. Also published in French under title: Histoire officielle de l'Aviation royale du Canada. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Contents; v. 1. Canadian airmen and the First World War / S.F. Wise. -- v. 2. The creation of a national air force / W.A.B. Douglas. -- v. 3. The Royal Canadian Air Force / B. Greenhous, S.J. Harris, W.C. Johnston and W.G.P. Rawling. Subjects; Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force History. Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force. Canada. Aviation royale Histoire. World War I, (1939-1945) Aerial operations, Canadian. World War I, (1914-1918) Aerial operations, Canadian. Genre; Catalogue. 5 Kg.
Language: English
Published by Toronto : University of Toronto Press, 1981
ISBN 10: 0802023797 ISBN 13: 9780802023797
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First and Later Editions. Fine cloth set in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Physical description; 3 vols. : ill., maps. (some col.), ports ; 26 cm. Notes; Published in co-operation with the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Government Publishing Centre, Supply and Services Canada. Also published in French under title: Histoire officielle de l'Aviation royale du Canada. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Contents; v. 1. Canadian airmen and the First World War / S.F. Wise. -- v. 2. The creation of a national air force / W.A.B. Douglas. -- v. 3. The Royal Canadian Air Force / B. Greenhous, S.J. Harris, W.C. Johnston and W.G.P. Rawling. Subjects; Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force History. Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force. Canada. Aviation royale Histoire. World War I, (1939-1945) Aerial operations, Canadian. World War I, (1914-1918) Aerial operations, Canadian. Genre; Catalogue. 5 Kg.
Language: English
Published by Edward Arnold, London, 1905
Seller: Yak and Yeti Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. xii, 324p, ills, 2 folding maps. Gold lettering and vignette of a Tibetan on a pony on front. Previous owner's signature on bland fep. Spine & tips show wear; tissue over frontispiece brownish. Text pages clean and unmarked.