Davis W Jefferson (57 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st. 1st thus, edition; 334 clean, unmarked pages. B/W Illus (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Cloth. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. (1930), 233pp, illus., gold cloth w/ balck spine, both hinges broken, some soiling to eps, wear & soiling to cover, stain to pg edges, however contents are clean, consider this a good reading copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The state of air transportation in 1930. Winner of the $1000 Aeronautical Publication Award in 1930 for the most timely contribution to Aeronautical Literature. 233 pages. Corners bumped.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st. First Edition, First Printing; dj in mylar, unclipped price; 173 clean, unmarked pages. b/w Illus (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st. First Edition, First Printing; 200 clean, unmarked pages. Map; b&w Photos (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very good +. 1st Edition. First edition, Parker, Stone & Baird Col. 1930. Very good plus hardcover. Gold boards. Clean and unmarked. A very attractive volume. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This is 'Air Conquest; by W. Jefferson Davis, and published by Parker, Stone and Baird, 1930, Los Angeles. Bound in gold with black cloth spine, Upper black spine shows rubbing. Hinges are tight. Prior owner name and 1933 date on the front free endpaper. Content include a sonnet of praise to Lindbergh, zeppelins (which were going to be the coming thing) , Luft Hansa, crossing the Baltics by Air, well traveled airplanes, Japan's urge for air supremacy, how to cross the U.S. the future of aviation, an article by Lindbergh on Air Transport, , etc, etc. 233 pages.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st. 63 pages; owner's little drawing on inside cover; stapled wraps. Edgar W. Whitney (illustrator).

Condition: New.

Cloth - Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Copyright is 1930. 233 pages. Covers are rubbed, and worn along edges. Hinges slightly loose. Overall a fairly tight and clean copy.

hardcover. Condition: As New. Signed by one author and mint.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st. First Edition, First Printing; dj in mylar; 542 clean, unmarked pages/index. B/w (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Thus. Very Good in metallic gold boards with textured spine; Signed And Inscribed By Author on blank preliminary page, 8vo, 233pp. (shelfwear, rubbing and dulling to extremities, edges and pages toned from age, front inner hinge cracked at endpaper) Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. B&W Photographs (illustrator). Signed and Inscribed By Author. Book. …

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. Stated first edition. NOT an ex library book. Gift inscription on front endpaper. 81 pages. Dust jacket has 1/2" tear, spine is darkening, no chips.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Springfield, VA; Crestwood Books Trade Paperback 1964 1st Ed., no hardcover issued. Near Fine in light blue & white illustrative wraps with black lettering. A critical examination of the U.N., separating the realities of the organization from the dream of it at its inception. American Government, United Nations.…

Condition: New.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st. D.j., 121 pp., portfolio of photos of Lee, index. These biographical studies of Lee by Davis & Stephens first appeared in 1890 in the North American Review. Edited with Introduction & Notes by Harold B. Simpson.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. First Edition. black cw/gilt spine titles; owner's plate; 88 clean, unmarked pages. b/w photos, etc (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. private library liquidation previous owner's stamp gold cloth with black trim.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Air Conquest' is a comprehensive exploration of the rapid evolution of aviation during the early 20th century. Written at the height of the Golden Age of Flight, this work examines the monumental shifts in technology and policy that transformed the airplane from an experimental machine into a vital tool for global commerce and international relations. The author, a noted authority on aeronautical law, provides a detailed account of the progress of civil and military aviation following the First World War.The narrative delves into the establishment of international air routes, the development of safety regulations, and the competitive race for dominance in the skies. Through an analysis of historical milestones and the burgeoning legal framework of the time, 'Air Conquest' highlights the profound impact of flight on society and the strategic importance of air power. This work serves as a significant historical record of the aspirations and challenges faced by pioneers who sought to master the atmosphere. It is an essential resource for readers interested in the history of transportation, the evolution of international law, and the visionary spirit that defined the first decades of flight.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.…

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Cloth. Condition: G/No Dustjacket. Boston, MA: Christopher Publishing House. G/No Dustjacket. (1928). . Cloth. Pre-WWII. . 8vo., 157pp., Some cracking . Black & White Photographs (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. AIR CONQUEST awarded One Thousand Dollar 1930 Aeronautical Publication Award, by the Aero Educational Research Organization ,for the most timely contribution to Aeronautical Literature. 8vo.Pp,xiv , 233, [1] 6 photo illustrations . original boards in gold with black label on front lettering in gold.Spine very slightly faded , lable on spine gold with black lettering some slight rubbing on edge, but generally book is clean and tight. Front paste down and free have airways map, rear has map in German.This book is for the flying enthusiast.…