hamel gustav (44 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PF. Condición: New.

Condición: New. In.

Condición: New. In.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. Step into the thrilling world of early aviation with this captivating exploration of the art and science of flying. Written during the pioneering era of flight, this book offers a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs faced by early aviators. Delving into the practical aspects of flying, the author provides invaluable insights into the skills, knowledge, and temperament required to become a successful pilot. From understanding the principles of aerodynamics to mastering the controls of various aircraft, the book covers essential topics such as choosing a machine, navigating cross-country flights, and dealing with weather conditions. With vivid descriptions of early flying experiences, including thrilling accounts of aerial tours, daring maneuvers, and the use of aeroplanes in war, the author paints a compelling picture of this transformative period in human history. The book also delves into the medical aspects of aviation, examining the physical and psychological demands placed on pilots. Ultimately, this book is a testament to the indomitable spirit of early aviators and their unwavering pursuit of conquering the skies. Their experiences and insights continue to inspire and inform aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike, reminding us of the remarkable journey that has led to the modern age of flight. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: New.

Pag. OBrosch. Etw. stockfleckig, Besitzsign. u. Buntstiftbuchstabe a. Ebd., leichte Gbrsp.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Condición: Good Minus. Green cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine. Gilt emblem to front board. Boards are marked and generally grubby. Corners are bumped. Edgeworn, especially along the spine edges where the cloth has split. Spine covering only held at the very bottom. Paper sticker with DD number. Age discolouration to endpages. Both inner hinges are cracked, but holding. B/w photographic frontispiece with tissue protection intact. Some foxing throughout. 341 pp. Bookplate from the Royal Artillery Institution with handwritten annotations. Additional photos are available upon request. When securely packed this item will weigh in the region of 1024g. Unless specifically mentioned, all our books are photographed so you can see what you are buying. ABE may, however, display a stock image whilst processing ours. (YBP Ref: 028626:1-Q11) Size: 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" Tall Language: ENG 1024 G. Book.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

8vo, 341pp, black and white illustrations. A good hardback copy with worn edges. Offsetting to endpapers, previous owner's name. Intermittent foxing.

Hardback. Condición: V.g. 1st Edition. xii, 341 pp. Original publishers green cloth, gilttitles and a gilt illus. block of a bi-plane on the cover. No inscriptions or marks. Some foxing esp. the half-title page but otherwise a nice copy. [Booksellers ticket of Hugh Rees, Bookseller, London]. A trifle mottled to the front board and spine toned but a nice copy.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Thick octavo in green cloth binding with gilt lettering and decoration. Numerous vintage photos, and illustrations. Rubbing to covers. Condition: minor insect damage to front cover; slight nicking to spine ends; owner's inked name to front pastedown; slight scattered foxing. Else a very clean, unmarked, tight copy. Pages: xii, 341.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 341pp. 1914. First edition. 8vo. large sized. Co-written by Charles C. Turner. A very good, essentially clean, tight copy in original publisher's green cloth with gilt embossed title to the spine and a gilt embossed vignette of a seaplane to the front board. A quite bright copy. A faint former owner's name in ink to the head of the front paste-down - not very noticeable. A tissue-guarded frontispiece and a further 46 plates illustrate the text - all as called for. A 1.5cm split to the left hand joint at the head of the spine. A light bump to the lower front board corner. Some mottling to the rear board. Over all - a very good copy.

Hardback. Condición: Good. No Jacket. First edition. Co-author (translator?) Charles C Turner. Many photographic illustrations, both of planes and from planes. Green cloth-covered boards, gilt titles to spine and motif to front board, 341 pages. The last chapter is "Notes on the Medical Aspect of Aviation" (with suggestions for medical screening of would-be pilots). Condition: Almost very good, but marred by some rubbing or other damage to the front board. Age tanning to paper, especially to earliest and last few pages. Binding pulling a Page 1, otherwise firm. With protective transparent cover.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Slightly browned green boards and spine lettered and decorated in gilt; two thirds of spine a darker hue (liquid spillage?). Water mark on top edge of text block. Internally minimal impact to top margin of end papers from aforesaid mark; ffep excised; rear free endpaper toned; half-title foxed; occasional light foxing in contents. Pp xii, 341 + (3). Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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

First Edition. Very good copy in the later gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xii, 341 p. front., illus., plates. 24 cm. Notes; Bibliography: p. 338. Subjects; Aeronautics. Aeronautics Flights. Airplanes. Aviation. History - Post 1903. Aviation Medicine. 3 Kg.

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

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Hardback book (no dust jacket) titled FLYING: Some practical Experiences by Gustav Hamel and Charles C. Turner. Published by Longmans, Green, and Co. in 1914. Illustrated with numerous vintage black and white photographs of early aviation. Boards show scuffing/rubbing - back strap along spine has been has repaired - previous owners name stamped inside front and rear boards - light foxing. Bookseller since 1995 (LL-Base2-BS-11-middle) rareviewbooks Language: eng.

First Edition. Very good copy in the later gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; xii, 341 p. front., illus., plates. 24 cm. Notes; Bibliography: p. 338. Subjects; Aeronautics. Aeronautics Flights. Airplanes. Aviation. History - Post 1903. Aviation Medicine. 1 Kg.

Hardback. Condición: Good. Green cloth with gilt lettering and design. Tiny nicks on head and tail of spine. Boards and extremities rubbed and soiled, corners bumped. Previous owner's name on paste-down endpaper. Endpapers darkened. Some occasional foxing throughout.

hardcover. Condición: very good. First. Frontispiece and many other illustrations. xii, 341pp. Very thick 8vo, original green cloth with gilt-stamped bi-plane on cover (light edgewear; some minor foxing). London, New York, Bombay & Calcutta: Longmans Green & Co., 1914. First edition. A very good copy.

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

Leatherbound. Condición: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 464. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1914 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 464.