PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
US$ 27.06
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Add to basketPAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
US$ 33.89
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Add to basketHRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
US$ 20.22
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of aviation, examining its rise from a sporting activity during peacetime to a crucial element of military strategy in wartime. The author discusses the impact of technological advancements on the development of aircraft, which enabled them to travel greater distances, attain higher altitudes, and carry heavier loads. Moreover, it examines how the urgency of wartime innovation accelerated this progress, with military demands driving the creation of faster and more specialized aircraft. By providing historical context and insights into the evolution of aviation, this book underscores the profound significance of technological advancements in shaping the course of human history. 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.
Published by David Nutt, 1919
Seller: HALCYON BOOKS, LONDON, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 32.67
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. David Nutt 1919. Binding firm. Pages clean and bright, no markings. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.
Published by D. Appleton & Company. New York., 1919
Seller: Riverby Books, Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. Bound of brown cloth over boards, light rubbing at crown and foot of spine. Covers are wrapped in protective mylar with title printed on paper and taped to the spine. Binding is loosened but still sturdy and secure. Pages are uniformly toned but otherwise clean with minimal wear. Printed in B&W with 14 illustrations, 8 line blocks, and 2 maps. 174 pages. Title page dated 1919. No date on copyright page. Stamped on endpapers, "This is Government Property for Official Use Only." Previous owner's name written in top corner of front free endpaper. A very nice copy. 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. Note: If there is a photo beside this listing, it is a STOCK photo that ABE put there (for reasons that we cannot understand or control) and might not match this actual book.
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books Nov 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332326889 ISBN 13: 9781332326884
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.
Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.
Language: English
Published by David and Alfred Smart Gallery, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1987
ISBN 10: 0935573011 ISBN 13: 9780935573015
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. First edition. Softcover. 216 pages. Features a preface by Timothy G. Goodsell and a foreword by John Carswell along with an introduction, acknowledgments, and essay by Dennis Adrian. Includes numerous color and black and white images after works by Roger Brown, Art Green, Philip Hanson, Gladys Nilsson, Jim Nutt, Ed Paschke, Christina Ramberg, Suellen Rocca, Barbara Rossi, and Karl Wirsum as well as a section of collaborative works. Also includes brief biographies of the artists as well a checklist. A clean near fine copy in yellow wrappers with some of the usual fading to the spine. Still a very nice copy of this important and seemingly uncommon reference.
Published by Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, 1969
Seller: Specific Object / David Platzker, New York, NY, U.S.A.
[32] pp.; 22.2 x 22.2 cm.; staple bound; black-and-white & color; edition size unknown; unsigned and unnumbered; offset-printed Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held October 1 - November 9, 1969. Essay by Joan C. Siegfried. Includes exhibition checklist. Artists include Terry Allen, Frederick Anderson, Jeremy Anderson, Bernard Aptekar, Robert Arneson, Gene Beery, Wallace Berman, Peter Bodnar, Roger Brown, Roy De Forest, Oyvind Fahlström, Edward C. Flood, William Geis, David Gilhooly, Gerald Gooch, Robert Gordy, Red Grooms, Sue Hall, Philip Hanson, Robert Hudson, Jess, R.B. Kitaj, Nicholas Krushenick, Roy Lichtenstein, Alden Mason, James Melchert, Gladys Nilsson, James Nutt, Claes Oldenburg, Eduardo Paolozzi, Ed Paschke, Peter Phillips, Christina Ramberg, Mel Ramos, Suellen Rocca, Barbara Rossi, Peter Saul, William Schwedler, David Smyth, Norman Steigelmeyer, Ernest Trova, Andy Warhol, H.C. Westermann, William T. Wiley, Karl Wirsum, Ray Yoshida, Arlo Acton, Robyn Martin, and Giovanni Ragusa. Covers designed by Edward C. Flood. Very Good. Light rubbing of covers and cover edges and spine and bumping of top and bottom right corners. 2.3 cm. of water staining to the bottom of pages 27-32 at spine. Contents otherwise clean and unmarked.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1919 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 231 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 231 Language: English.
Publication Date: 2024
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1919. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 229, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 229 229.