AERIAL WARFARE
Published by John Lane, the Bodley Head; John Lane Company, London; New York, 1909
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.Second Story Books, ABAA
AbeBooks seller since May 29, 1997
Condition: Used
US$ 600.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Octavo, [4], vii-xxxix, 3-237 pages plus 46 plates. In Very Good minus condition. Bound in navy cloth with black ruled boards, gilt titling to front board and spine, and illustration to front board. Spine has light scuffing throughout, light fraying to head/tail, and a few degrees' skewing. Boards have bumping to fore corners with slight board exposure, creasing and light discoloration to joints, a line of discoloration to lower corner of front board, and light scuffing throughout. Text block has deckled page edges with gilding to top page edge; light dust soiling to top page edge, and light foxing and age-toning to all edges, front margin of pages xv-xvi partially torn away (text unaffected,) and foxing, age-toning, and light scuffing throughout. Ex-library with markings including book plate affixed to front pastedown and embossed stamps to corners of a few pages. Shelved in Room F. This text by Reginald P. Hearne provides a snapshot of early theorizing about the future of military aviation, coming only six years after the Wright brothers had demonstrated practical powered flight, and before its great test in the First World War less than a decade later. In fact, the field was advancing so quickly that Hearne published a substantially revised second edition of this book just a year later under the title Airships in Peace and War: Being the Second Edition of Aerial Warfare. The introduction is written by Hiram Maxim, of machinegun fame. 1415002. Special Collections - Upstairs.…
Seller Inventory # 1415002
Bibliographic details
- Title
- AERIAL WARFARE
- Author
- Hearne, R.P. [Richard Patrick Hearne]
- Publisher
- John Lane, the Bodley Head; John Lane Company, London; New York
- Publication year
- 1909
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Warfare and Conflict
Second Story Books, ABAA
Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 7.00 | US$ 11.00 |
Payment methods
Store description
DC's Oldest Rare and Used Bookstore, Second Story Books operates two open shops in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. We have an extensive internet presence, provide accredited appraisals member ASA, and have an in house book binder. For more information go to www.secondstorybooks.com
Specialty
ephemera and graphics, Antiquarian, rare, usedAssociation member
Seller's business information
Second Story Books, ABAA
12160 Parklawn Dr
Rockville, MD U.S.A. 20852
Terms of sale
INCLUDE THE BOOKSELLER INVENTORY/CATALOG NUMBER OF THE TITLE(S) IN QUESTION IN ANY CORRESPONDENCE. Failure to do so may delay responses to inquiries.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS WITHOUT PRIOR CONFIRMATION OF THE BOOK'S AVAILABILITY. DO NOT SEND CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE COMPLETE TITLE & INVENTORY NUMBER
International customers are responsible for all Duties/Taxes/VATs/etc. imposed by their government
**With international shipments, once a package leaves the United States and is accepted by the customer's/recipient's country, the customer/recipient is responsible for tracking their package and resolving any issues regarding customs office requests. The seller cannot contact international customs department or international post offices on a customer's/recipient's behalf. What we, the seller, can do is provide you, the customer/recipient, all the shipping records, tracking information, and any other relevant information and you, the cusomter/recipient, will need to contact your local post office and they will be able to assist you in resolving any customs issues.
If you wish to insure your order and/or have special shipping instructions, please contact the seller via email for details. We are happy to accomodate your shipping needs (within reason).
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, honored.
RULES FOR REFUNDS/RETURNS
Returns/Refunds are handled as detailed by ABE's return policy, which can be found here: https://help.abebooks.com/how-do-i-get-a-refund/. We do ask that you reach out to us, directly via email, regarding your intent to return a package before you send anything back. Failure to comply will complicate and delay your return process.
-PLEASE NOTE- We cannot deviate from these steps in the return/refund process and any request to do so will be declined and ABEbooks customer service will be brough in to serve as a 3rd party mediator. We do not print return labels and requests to do so will be declined. Failure to comply will delay and/or invalidate your return.
Shipping terms
For international shipping, there is really only one method now, Air. So we state one price. We shall gladly reduce your shipping charge if the cost is less than our quoted rate; likewise, if your package costs significantly more, we'll request that you pay an additional amount.