Urmston John (16 results)

Condition: New. In.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. How Dr Urmston both learnt to fly and build an aircraft in his dining room. All in VG, clean and bright internal order. Light shelfwear to grey boards with bright gilt titling to spine. VG unclipped d/j, lightly toned. 8vo. 171pp.

Condition: New.

Super octavo, grey cloth boards, gilt lettering to spine, frontispiece, 169pp + 1pp illus. at rear, VG (light rubbing to board extrems, light foxing to page edges) in d/w, VG (light rubbing, soiling & creasing).

Hardcover. Condition: Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. 169 p. 22 cm. B&w frontispiece photo. Grey hardcover in mylar-covered dustjacket. Light wear and soiling to jacket. Ink inscription on front free endpaper along with some label residue. Another label on half title.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardback. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. This lovely 1969 first edition of Birds and Fools Fly by John Urmston is housed in its original blue and white dustjacket featuring a photograph of an aeroplane Bound in grey cloth with gold gilt lettering to the spine this hardback book contains 169 pages of text and is complete with a black ink illustration of an aeroplane at the back of the book This eccentric true story of a smalltown practicing doctor who taught himself to fly is in very good condition there are no notable blemishes or imperfections on the book or its dustjacket Birds and Fools Fly is looking for a new home and would make for the perfect gift for anyone looking to read a humorous true story. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. London, Vernon & Yates, 1969. Octavo; papered boards very slightly marked; one corner a trifle bumped; rear cover slightly abraded; ownership signature; a very good copy with the very good dustwrapper a little marked, creased, chipped and torn. Dated (11 July 1970) and signed by the author. Urmston is a country doctor who learns to fly and builds an aeroplane of his own (a Curry Wot biplane with Walter Micron engine). ''I have something in mind,' I said. My wife looked up from her book. 'Will it make a mess on the carpet?''. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Scarce title. Monochrome frontis. Intact dust jacket. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 169pp. photo (author and plane, drawing. Author was a GP with a penchant for flying who built his own plane. Clean and tight in unclipped wrapper with 'Best wishes John Umston' to ffep. 500g. Signed by Author(s).

1st edition dust jacket Nice Copy octavo 169pp., frontis., diagram, Memories of an amateur flyer; a local GP who built his aircraft largely in his dining room. Fascinating read.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 84.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 84.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 84.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Middle English. Language: Middle 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 1798. 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: - Middle English, Vol: - , Pages: - 77, 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. 77 77.