Emile Lessard (3 results)

Condition: Good. two items, here bound as one, both first editions, the first two volumes in the series; very narrow quarto (leaves 23 cm. tall x 12 cm.), 1909. 72 pp. including illustrations (30 vues et portraits d'apres nature) and advertising (Louis Vuitton was already offering an Aero-Valise) 1910. 60 pp. including illustrations (Nombreux portraits et vues d'apres nature; many feature the Wright Brothers) and advertising; together in one quarter cloth, and now rubbed, binding, book plate and hand stamp of the E. K. Liberatore Company (the stamp has a zip code but the plate looks earlier), no covers for 1909 but 1910 has the pictorial paper covers bound in and also has contemporary hand stamps of Bossi & Mojoli, a biplane manufacturer in Milan, text portions for both browned but not fragile, good only but rare. - 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. …

in-8 de 72 pp., 30 vues et portraits photos d'aprés nature ; Reliure: br., couverture manquante.

Paperback. No Jacket. First Edition. Almanach des Aviators is a rare historical French aviation book written by Emile Lessard It was published at the very dawn of practical aviation this rare work documents the rapid transition of heavierthanair flight from an era of publich ridicule into a serious scientific and engineering reality This 1909 edition features an introductory preface by Charles Armengaud MArmengaud jeune a prominent French engineer and aviation pioneer This 72 page booklet is complete although the paper covers and pages are loose There is a piece missing to the lower left hand corner of the front cover as well chipping and tape repair to the upper right hand corner The pages remain clean and illustrated with several fascinating historic images and adverts of the time A rare copy and a must for any aviation enthusiastnbsp. book.…