Captain Duchene (16 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1915 Hardcover. One former owner's name. New Edition. Text is clean. Binding is strong. Red cloth cover, stamped border. Cover is worn with bubbles under cloth, scratches in cloth, soiling, lightly rubbed corners, spine ends have tiny tears & wrinkles. *No shipping outside the United States available for this heavy book.*.

Cloth. Condition: Good+. Red boards w/ gilded titling on spine and embossed titling on cover. Includes illustrations, Diagrams, Charts, Graphs, etc. Translated from the french by John H. Ledeboer and T. O'B Hubbard Professional book dealer since 1975. All orders are processed promptly and packaged with the utmost care. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. New Edition. Octavo, red cloth, 230pages; x-library with markings "The original value of Captain Duchene's book remains unimpaired in its English form." - Translator's Preface. Illustrated.

Condition: Very Good. *Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday, May 18 (weekend SALE item)* *this is the 1916 NEW IMPRESSION* 230 pp., original red cloth (hardcover), previous owner's name to front free endpaper, light wear to spine and cover edges else text clean & binding tight. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint of the English edition. Translated by John H. Ledeboer and T. O'B. Hubbard. Light spotting to the boards, a very good copy.

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. New Edition. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. New Edition. Book.

Hard Cover. Maroon cloth with spine lettering gilt; 230 pps. with translator's preface. New impression. Highly regarded early work on powered flight, translated from the French. Duchene was a French military officer and scientist and this work was awarded the Monthyon Prize by the Academy of Sciences in 1911. A tight copy, spine lettering somewhat dulled, foxing to the endpapers.

Hardcover. Maroon cloth with spine lettering gilt; 230 pps. with translator's preface. New impression. Highly regarded early work on powered flight, translated from the French. Duchene was a French military officer and scientist and this work was awarded the Monthyon Prize by the Academy of Sciences in 1911. Wear and occasional spotting to the cloth, small snag front cover, droplet stain to the head of the spine. A few scattered pencil notes in the margins of a few pages only; contemporary own, sig. and notation "U.S.N. Aero Station" on front free endpaper.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. The first English edition from the French of the previous year. Red cloth boards with blind stamped titles. A little worn and spine faded. Numerous technical drawings. Advance advert laid in for another title by them on Dynamic flight and two wonderful early postcards of a Junkers bi-plane (probably a later photo) and one of Bleriot and his monoplane. Octavo, 231 pages,700g.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. "New Impression". 230p. Translated from French. Copy of Lt. W.P.T. (William Pendleton Thompson) Hill USMC. Signed by him, dated 1933, & with his rubber stamp as Lt. Hill was 2nd Lt in June 1917, Qualified as naval pilot Oct 1917. Then served in Azores. Various duties between the wars including a posting to Peking a company commander of the embassy detachment. Service in Haiti. Commander at Camp Lejeune 1943. Major General Quartermaster of the USMC 1944-1955. Marginalia. Hinges cracked. Cover water faded. Fair copy. Book.

Condition: fair to good. New Edition. 230, figures, tables, discoloration inside boards, pencil name inside front flyleaf, boards scuffed and worn along edges.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 244 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.54 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1912. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 254, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 254 254.