Flying Machines: Past, Present, and Future.

Published by London; Percival Marshall & Co., [c. 1910]., 1910

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Seller: Keel Row Books. ABA/ ILAB / PBFA., Whitley Bay, United KingdomKeel Row Books. ABA/ ILAB / PBFA.

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Third edition, expanded, after the first of 1907. Duodecimo, pp., 135, 16 of publisher's catalogue, plus photographic frontispiece and 22 photographic plates of aircraft, numerous wood-engraved illustrations and diagrams within text. Publisher's original photographic paper wraps; titled to spine and upper cover; advertisements to lower panel and to end-papers. Book-stamp of Sir Charles Bright to title-page. Loss to corners of upper cover and to foot of spine; soiling to cover; nicks and creases. Contents foxed, toned, and occasionally soiled; loss to corners only of last few advertisement leaves. A serviceable copy of a vulnerable book. An early book on aircraft, from aeroplanes, to dirigibles, to flying machines, formerly owned by Sir Charles Bright (1863-1937). Bright was son of the pioneering telegraph engineer of the same name, who made significant advances in communications technology in his own right. Of most interest to this book, Sir Charles developed the first radio capable of communicating between ships and aeroplanes. He no doubt consulted this practical guide to aeronautical engineering.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
Flying Machines: Past, Present, and Future.
Author
Marshall, Alfred W.
Publisher
London; Percival Marshall & Co., [c. 1910].
Publication year
1910
Binding
Paperback

Keel Row Books. ABA/ ILAB / PBFA.

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Welcome to Keel Row Books, the North East of England's leading bookshop for first editions and rare & collectable books. We offer an unconditional guarantee on the completeness and authenticity of every book that we sell. Members ABA, ILAB, PBFA. Customers from USA, please note that books are exempt from the recently introduced 2025 tariffs. We welcome queries, please call +44 191 2960664 or email mail@keelrowbooks.com. All online items are available for same-day collection in store at no extra charge- please phone us in advance. Opening hours Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm.…

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