Dirigeables by Andre, First Edition (4 results)

Hardback. First Edition. St Marys Books is proud to present this 1902 first edition of Les Dirigeables Etude Complete de la Direction des Ballons des Tentatives Realisees et des Projets Nouveaux by M H Andre Bound in a stunning burgundy cloth with gold gilt lettering this hardback french language book contains iiii and 354pp supplemented by stunning black ink diagrams maps and numerous mathematical calculations This wonderful book which provides a complete study of Airships including discussion on Balloon Direction Attempts Made and New Projects is in very good condition The covers are only slightly bumped and worn and other than some very minor foxing the interior appears remarkably clean and readable given the age of the copy Les Dirigeables is looking for a new home and would make for the perfect gift for any vintage french airship enthusiastnbsp. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Title translated into English; The Airships; Comprehensive Study of Management of Balloon Made Attempts and New Projects." 354 pages with chapters on the origins of aeronautics, the theory of the free balloon, balloon construction, construction of an airship, filling the balloon and dirigible and launch, observation instruments, resistance to progress, propulsion, stability, and project tests, etc. Formulae and illustrations throughout plus catalog of books in the rear. Bound in original maroon cloth with lettering in gilt. A near fine copy. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Octavo. Publisher's red cloth gilt. 354pp., illustrations. A bit of wear to the crown, and to one corner, still a bright, very good or better copy.

8°. III, 354 p. Avec 98 illustrations dans le texte. Relliure pleine toile. Edition originale. - Bel exemplaire de cette rare publication. Sprache: französisch.