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74125Trenton NJ: John A. Roebling's Sons Company. First edition. Small octavo. 24 pp. with a plethora of photographic illustrations. Publisher's sewn blue printed wrappers with a window in the front cover to display a biplane aloft. Small marginal tear not afecting any text. A very good copy. None located by OCLC. The Roebling's history in Trenton dates to 1848 when John A. Roebling purchased 25 acres of land in Chambersburg Best known today as the "father of the Brooklyn Bridge" Roebling and the company he founded supplied cables from Trenton to most of the major suspension bridges built in United States during the first half of the 20th century. Among the dozens of major bridges using Trenton-made cable are New York City's Williamsburg Manhattan and George Washington Bridges as well as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.Roebling Lofts converted the "Clark Street Rope Shop" Building 101 erected in 1917 during WW I. It was an ultra-modern facility for its time with massive windows and a fire resistant design. It replaced an older factory that burned down in late 1915 allegedly by German saboteurs. Building 101 specialized in light- and medium-gauge wire rope such as used in aircraft. Perhaps the factory's most famous customer was Charles Lindbergh who specified Roebling wire for The Spirit of St. Louis the plane he flew non-stop from New York to Paris in 1927. This has been called the single most influential flight in aviation history excepting the 1903 first-flight by the Wright Brothers who also used Roebling cables for bracing wings. Lindbergh used Roebling products for control cables to brace the wings for the ignition harness and the plane's lightning rod. The testing lab for the aircraft business was located on the 4th floor of the Clark Street factory including a massive machine designed to simulate stresses on wings. The machine survives in place on the 4th floor and is being preserved in a lounge for use by residents of Roebling Lofts. John A. Roebling's Sons Company unknown
2005030285Julian PA: Knauff & Grove Inc 2005. New and unread in near PERFECT condition. PHOTOS UPON REQUEST. The cover shows just a tiny bit of very mild shelfwear like you sometimes find in any new book store. NO chips tears creases or fading. Square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are fresh crisp clean and unmarked -- obviously never read. 2005. "First Edition" is so stated on the copyright page but text by Doug Jacobs on the rear cover states this is a "major update" to Moffat's earlier book WINNING ON THE WIND. Photo illustrated. Bound in the original full colotr pictorial laminated boards. From the publisher: "George Moffat is one of the most celebrated and successful glider competition pilots in the USA and he shares his many secrets. Wonderful stories.". First Edition so stated. Hardcover. New condition/No dust jacket as issued. 251 pages. Great Packaging Fast Shipping. Knauff & Grove, Inc Hardcover
1970010977Sydney Australia: Angus and Robertson 1970. 236pp/illus. Shows how Wilmot Hudson Fysh steered Qantas & QEA after World War II including his adventures in New Guinea choosing Constellations the jets the global air routes. Light wear to dj. Text clean. 1st Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Angus and Robertson Hardcover
830057Army and Navy Publishing. Fair with no dust jacket. N.D. Hardcover. Cover wear and stains. Some page foxing. Published 1940s. 1942 ; 123 pages . Army and Navy Publishing hardcover
1983011370Robert Brown & Associates 1983. 326 pp. Aviation history between the years 1922 and 1942 in New Guinea. Numerous b&w photos. Photographic endpapers. Black cloth. DJ has some light rubbing. Thiss book weighs 1.8 kg extra postage will be requested. . Very Good/Very Good. 4to. Robert Brown & Associates hardcover
194558550Denver CO: Continental Air Lines Inc. 1945. 4to. ix 76 18 leaves. With photos tables charts. Beige textured softcovers cover art of B-17 & B-29 bombers lying over the globe plastic comb binding as issued minor dustsoiling edgewear minor bumping to corners still VG copy. First edition of this very rare report on Continental Air Lines efforts in modification of aircraft during World War II. Due to personnel shortages women were trained in large numbers with the Emily Griffith Opportunity School who also received training in sheet metal fabrication welding and metal casting to handle bomber retrofits for over 2500 B-17 and B-29 bombers as well as 25 P-51 Mustang fighters and 6 additional experimental B-29 bombers. The airport facility in Denver erected two 600 x 400 foot hangers and continued hiring skilled labor. Worldcat locates 1 copy History Colorado; See: Gail Beaton Colorado Women in World War II 2020 pp. 146-149. Continental Air Lines, Inc., paperback
15105London: John Hamilton Limited. Very Good. N.D. Hardcover. Green cloth covered hardback with black lettering to spine. Some shelf wear in accordance with age but generally very good. No inscriptions. These are rare issues of a quarterly journal all bound together. In the opening section no dates are shown but probably circa summer 1934. Experts will be aware of the issue dates here is an example taken from the first list of Contents in the book All's Fair Captain W E Johns a modern story p5; Time on the Board Arch. Whitehouse A Ward Story p.13; Flying Section 17 Haupt Heydemarck Translated from the German by Claud W Sykes Captain Heydemarck. German Ace tells of his experiences in command of German Flying Section 17 during the war p 29; The World on the Wing. Captain W E Johns How the aeroplane conquered space p.90; From an Observer's Log. Major James McCudden V. C. The experiences of this well-known British pilot while acting as an observer in the early days of his career p 95; Dog-Fight Danny Arch. Whitehouse A War Story p.102; OLd Soldiers Never Die. Captain W E Johns A modern flying story p 116; Spy Flying "Vigilant" "pseud. For Claude W. Sykes Author of German War Birds. A most interesting article on this fascinating subject. P 120. 1-128 pages. This is followed by a second issue that has a clear title page and the contents stating Vol. 1 No. 2 Autumn 1934 full contents with articles by W E Johns etc 1-128 pages. After this comes Vol. 1 Number 3 Winter 1935 1-1238 pages again with full contents including another article by W E Johns followed by Vol.1 No.4 Spring 1935 1-112 pages. The contents is generally very good even though the pages are foxed and brown . Probably owing to the type of paper used the text is set-out in two columns Each issue has several fascinating stories and articles every issue contains work by W E Johns there are illustrations throughout in black and white. A feast of material for aviation enthusiasts. Very good tight binding text fully readable. Something to be enjoyed. Heavy book. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall . John Hamilton Limited hardcover
2004025973Evand Head NSW : The Evans Head Living Museum 2004. Previous owners name to top of title page. 309 pages with b/w illustrations. Contains selected stories and personal recollections of some of the 5000 RAAF personnel who passed through Evans Head Bombing and Gunnery School during World War II under the Empire Air Training Scheme. . REVISED EDITION. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. The Evans Head Living Museum Paperback
20049970115Ashgate 2004. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item450grams ISBN:9780754643210 Ashgate hardcover
1997015915Milan: Alitalia 1997 Book in slipcase book with dust jacket in very good condition. 128 pages. Maps document black-white photographs page large photographs on both endpapers. Contents; letter from Pope John Paul II; letter from Oscar Luigi Scalfaro President of the Italian Republic; 1947-1997. An extraordinary Lifetime of Achievement by Fausto Cereti President of Alitalia; Dates in our history; Alitalia People; The aircraft; Arrivals and departures; Looking upward and Onward by Cesare Falessi; Airborne Memories by Corrado Schreiber. Editorial and design by PROCOM printed in Italy by Grafiche Mazzucheli SpA - Seguro di Settimo Milanese Milan. English text / Englische Sprache / Engelstalig. 1ste / 1st. cardboard / karton - hardcover. good / goed/good / goed. A4 formaat gebonden. Alitalia hardcover
1992034880Manchester University Press 1992. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1st edition 1992. Firmly bound and seems unread. Both book & jacket are in excellent clean condition. No inscription or ownership markings. No tears or loss. . Manchester University Press Hardcover
1942012103Harrisburg PA: The Military Services Publishing Co 1942. 338pp/illus. drwgs. appends. bibliog. index Much on the development of German airpower and Military Balloons & Dirigibles up to World war I. Light wear to dj. Text clean. . 2nd Printing. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The Military Services Publishing Co Hardcover
193963654New York: Reynal & Hitchcock 1939. 8vo. 306 pp. Illustrated double-page title numerous text illustrations illustrated endpapers. Half-black over blue decorated publisher’s cloth minor edgewear slight rubbing w/ d.j. cover art by John O’Hara Cosgrave II minor edgewear creasing old scotch tape repair at upper corner to closed tear still VG/G copy. First B.C. edition unpriced both advertised books on back panel and rear flap priced no blindstamped slug on rear corner of this aviation classic and lyrical memoir of the author’s experiences as a pilot during wartime and surviving a crash in the Libyan desert while flying mail. Saint-Exupery 1900-1944 was a pioneering French aviator who flew both in the Spanish Civil War and World War II and is perhaps best remembered for his timeless classic The Little Prince. Reynal & Hitchcock, hardcover
193963655New York: Reynal & Hitchcock 1939. 8vo. 306 pp. Illustrated double-page title numerous text illustrations illustrated endpapers. Half-black over blue decorated publisher’s cloth minor edgewear slight rubbing w/ d.j. cover art by John O’Hara Cosgrave II minor edgewear creasing slight chipping head of spine very slight sunning still VG/VG copy w/ former owner’s bookplate on 2nd flyleaf. Eleventh printing d.j. 10th printing priced $ 2.75 of this surprisingly uncommon aviation classic and lyrical memoir of the author’s experiences as a pilot during wartime and surviving a crash in the Libyan desert while flying mail. Saint-Exupery 1900-1944 was a pioneering French aviator who flew both in the Spanish Civil War and World War II and is perhaps best remembered for his timeless classic The Little Prince. Reynal & Hitchcock, hardcover
1939008143New York: Raynal & Hitchcock 1939. Book. Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Dustjacket has many small rips and a few small chips and is scuffed. A bit of writing on dustjacket spine.Some yellowing and foxing on top edge of dustjacket. Top edge of book is faded. Lettering on spine is faded. Small stain on page 194. Previous owner's name and date written on 2nd free endpaper. Otherwise book is in good used condition. Translated from the French by Lewis Galantiere. Book club edition but a very nice example. Raynal & Hitchcock Hardcover
197878585Victoria: Hoot Productions 1978. CAD Presumed 1st edition. No markings Fine in abut Fine dust jackdt in mylar sleeve. Boards 346pp no illus. This is a collection of anecdotes of the RCAF in the 1950s. Childerhose served with the RCAF from 1951-1956. 2.0 JM LVR 206/b1. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Hoot Productions Hardcover
198930012Norwalk CT: Easton Press. Very Good with no dust jacket; Owner bookplate on front pastedown endpaper. 1989. Leather. Navy leather binding with gilt design stamped on boards and spine all edges gilt silk ribbon marker. Index notes photos. ; The Library of American History; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 530 pages . Easton Press hardcover
1964001771N.Y.: G.P. Putnam's Sons 1964 Book. Illus. by Photos and Drawings. Very Good. Original Cloth. First No Additional printings. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original grey cloth on boards. DJ wrinkled and edge chipped. No other marks or damage. The author gives a brief account of earliest attempts up to the current 1964 status of powered flight. He has many other flying-related titles to his credit. 128 pp. G.P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
1980MASTER308863IREDMOND WA.: AG INDUSTRIES. VG 60-PAGE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 15 PLANES ALL NECESSARY PARTS. Pages: 60. . 1980. TRADE PAPERBACK. UNOPENED IN ORIGINAL BOX. . AG INDUSTRIES paperback
196820523NY: Cowles Book Company. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1968. First Edition. Hardcover. DJ has a closed tear bottom front. A bit of rubbing at the corners. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 281 pages . Cowles Book Company hardcover
201027892Privately Printed Chichester 2010. 8vo. First Edition with plates; blue cloth a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. SIGNED BY ALL THREE AUTHORS ON FRONT FREE ENDPAPER. The story of RAF Westhampnett through the eyes of pilots based here during 1940 to 1946. Westhampnett began as an emergency landing ground growing to satellite status and ultimately an important wartime airfield in its own right. SIGNED COPIES ARE VERY SCARCE. [Privately Printed, Chichester], hardcover
1961106297Western Aviation. 1961. Wraps. Wraps softcover. 1961. Western Aviation. 150 pages. Some wear to the magazine else Good condition. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 150 pages . Western Aviation paperback
192961894Los Angeles CA: Western Air Express Inc. ca. 1929. 4to. 4 pp unpaginated. printed in red blue & black colour-tinted photos and photos aerial images back cover self-printed cover art of Fokker F10 Tri-Motor monoplane traveling over mountains and map in lower half depicting flights from California through Nevada into Utah & Colorado minor edgewear rubbing dustsoiling still VG copy. First edition of this exceedingly rare promotional brochure touting the air passenger routes established by Western Air Express. Founded in 1925 by Harris Hanshue after “Pop†Hanshue won the contract to provide airmail service between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City and then the routes from Los Angeles to San Francisco as well as the Cheyenne Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo CO route. By 1929 Western Air Express was flying Fokker F.10 Tri-Motor passenger aircraft which carried 12 passengers in addition to the mail. This deluxe service included limousine transportation between airports and business centers lunch served in flight and nicely appointed passenger cabins. In addition the airline also operated a Flying Boat service to Catalina Island twice a day each way. Worldcat locates 1 similar copy Cal. Hist. Soc. Lib.; See: Serling The Only Way to Fly: The Story of Western Airlines America’s Senior Air Carrier. Western Air Express, Inc., unknown
1965681861965. Poster. Oversized airlines travel poster designed by Franc Wilson measuring 40 inches tall by 25 inches wide. Printed in brownish-orange black and white. The image is of the gothic steeples of the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Curled from having been rolled a couple 1 cm closed tears to edges else very good or better. A bold image. unknown
1965681851965. Poster. Oversized airlines travel poster designed by Franc Wilson measuring 40 inches tall by 25 inches wide. Printed in brownish-orange black and white. The image is of the gothic steeples of the Salt Lake City Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Curled from having been rolled else near fine. A bold image. unknown
