Search Results: the conquest of the air by berget alphonse

William Heinemann, London, 1911. Reprint. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Fair Condition. Illustrator: Photographic. Preface to the first English edition, preface to the second English edition, introduction by author, list of illustrations, appendix, glossary of aeronautical terms, metrical measurements with English equivalents and index. Black and white photographic frontispiece, showing the aeroplane 'Bleriot' making the first return journey from Toury to Artenay – the first 'heavier than air' craft to do so. The text is illustrated with black and white photographic plates showing early aeroplanes and dirigibles. Blue coloured cloth covered boards with white coloured embossed illustration and titles to the front panel. As the title would suggest a early history of Aeronautics and aeroplanes – the work was 1st published in 1909. The book is only in fair condition – inasmuch as a lot of the plates have become detached from the text block (which… Read More

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Putnam / Heinemann, 1909T. hardcover. Good. 1.5748 8.8189 6.3780.

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New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1909. first american edition. Hardcover. Very good. 6 x 9 in. 295 pp. Published from the British plates, with Wm. Heinemann, London listed below Putnam's on the title pg. First US edition, scarce. Green cloth boards with gilt airplane. B&W photo plates. Condition is VERY GOOD ; front cover has some spots and dings, wear to most edges. Front hingea touch loose but holding well and text binding is tight. Text very clean, unmarked. Av. RGR.

London; William Heinemann; 1909.. First English Edition; Roy. 8vo; pp. xxiv, 295; illustrated frontispiece, 35 full page b/w. photographic plates, text illustrated with 82 diagrams, index, bound in original green cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine and in black on front board, gilt blind stamped decoration on front board, light foxing throughout, cloth a little worn, good copy.

London: William Heinemann, 1909. Excellent book on the history of aviation, this is the first English edition. 295 pages in overall bright clean condition just a little foxing on first and last few pages plus a few occasional spots throughout. Many old B/w photographs, maps and illustrations plus very informative text. No dustwrapper, very attractive boards with gold embossed plane on front. A very nice copy SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.. First English Edition. Gold Decorated Boards. Very Good/No Jacket. 9¼ x 6¼ Inches. Hardcover.