G B Manly (42 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover with dust jacket. Text contains minimal underlining/marking near end of book. Covers show very minor shelving wear. Dust jacket shows edge wear. Binding loosening slightly but intact.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Corners bumped, wear at extremities with small tear to cloth at top of spine. Front flap of jacket taped in on front pastedown (rest of jacket not present), Endpapers browning with pencil markings. B/W figures, pages clean.

Hardcover. Condition: Good-. 1st Edition. See photos for condition details. Hardcover, tan cloth boards black text on front and spine. Exterior shows soiling and spotting on all sides, including spine. Corners show bumping with the lower right front being the worst. Internal binding is good, no hinge issues at boards but pages 12/13 show small tearing at the gutter where it appears the binders glue bled in about an eighth of an inch near the top - causing the 2 pages to stick together. Front pastedown shows original owner's name and address. The remaining pages are toned due to age and some minor spotting and soiling is present, though appears to be limited to the end pages. No other handwriting found in book.…

Hardcover. Condition: VG / VG -. 3rd. Hardcover in shreds of a dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. Including elements of electricity, current generation and control, aircraft storage batteries, vibrating and variable resistance regulators.280 pages former owners name on inside front and rear covers. ; 5 5/8 x 7 7/8".

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. hardcover in very good condition.

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

hardback. 1942. Aviation, Aviation engines. Many photos, diagrams, illustrations and an index. 757 Good. With shelf wear and soiling. Top corner of the front cover has a small hole. Small book shop rubber stamp, small book shop label. Pages 349-351 have rough edges that don't effect content. No dust wrapper.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Hard Cover. Fair/No Jacket. Ex-Library. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 369 p. Photos; diagrams; index. Previous owner's name in ink on front free endpaper. Shaken. Front hinge cracked. Cover worn. Includes theory, construction, rigging, weather forecasting, navigation, stunts, learning to fly, parachutes, air commerce regulations, and dictionary of aviation words. AVIATION/EDU. …

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

Cloth. Condition: Good to Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Edition not stated. Title continued " .Stunts, How to Learn Flying, Parachutes, Air Commerce Regulations and a Dictionary of Aviation Words and Terms." Dust jacket has spine end and corner wear, small edge chip on back top panel, short closed tears, all corners uniformly clipped now protected with paper backed polyester film. Illustrated pilot image on front panel is with a dress uniform hat and tie. Book bound in brown pebble cloth has some surface wear with no writing or marking. 369 pages Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. …

Condition: New.

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

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good +. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Bound in cream colored cloth, stamped in black. A tight, clean copy of this 373 pp. book on flying from back in the 1920's. Illustrated throughout. This book was meant for the technician, the mechanical engineer or the "seeker after technical detail.…

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

Cloth. Condition: Fine. (3d ptg.) Maroon cloth, gilt on front and spine bright, Very Fine copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover, no jacket, in Good condition, there are no stamps writing or marks, a little edge wear at the corners, but clean glossy pages with many photos and illustrations, A Practical Instruction and Reference Work on Aircraft Powerplants and Allied Subjects.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. A practical instruction and reference work on modern automobile engines and allied subjects. 'Fully Illustrated'. DJ: chips and tears to edges. 19 x 13 cm. 377 pp. Scarce.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 373 pages, many illustrations, mildly soiled. appears to be oil. Tight, internally clean.

Condition: New.

Decorative Canvas Hardcover. Condition: Used-Acceptable. No Jacket. Copyright 1929. 373 pp. A perfectly acceptable reading copy. No dj. Occasional crayon markings on text and inside of both cover boards. Pages 125 and 13 are torn. Crayon marks on front cover boards. Stain on spine.

Original Cloth. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Jacket chipped along top edge. Comprehensive guide including stunts, parachutes, dictionary, etc.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Aviation From the Ground Up' is a comprehensive guide to the science and practice of flight during the transformative Golden Age of Aviation. Written by Lieutenant G. B. Manly, this instructional manual provides a detailed look into the technical and practical aspects of early 20th-century aeronautics. The work serves as an essential primer, covering the fundamental principles of aerodynamics, the theory of flight, and the complexities of aircraft construction.Through its pages, the author explores the intricate mechanics of internal combustion engines, the nuances of meteorology, and the critical role of navigation and flight instruments. Designed for the student pilot and the mechanically inclined reader alike, the text offers a structured approach to understanding how aircraft are built, maintained, and safely operated. Lieutenant G. B. Manly combines technical precision with practical advice, making complex concepts accessible to a broad audience of enthusiasts.'Aviation From the Ground Up' stands as a significant historical document, capturing the state of aerospace technology in the late 1920s. It reflects the rigorous standards and pioneering spirit of an era when aviation was rapidly evolving from a daring novelty into a global industry. This work remains a valuable resource for historians, collectors, and anyone fascinated by the evolution of flight.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 may 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.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Aviation From the Ground Up' is a comprehensive guide to the science and practice of flight during the transformative Golden Age of Aviation. Written by Lieutenant G. B. Manly, this instructional manual provides a detailed look into the technical and practical aspects of early 20th-century aeronautics. The work serves as an essential primer, covering the fundamental principles of aerodynamics, the theory of flight, and the complexities of aircraft construction.Through its pages, the author explores the intricate mechanics of internal combustion engines, the nuances of meteorology, and the critical role of navigation and flight instruments. Designed for the student pilot and the mechanically inclined reader alike, the text offers a structured approach to understanding how aircraft are built, maintained, and safely operated. Lieutenant G. B. Manly combines technical precision with practical advice, making complex concepts accessible to a broad audience of enthusiasts.'Aviation From the Ground Up' stands as a significant historical document, capturing the state of aerospace technology in the late 1920s. It reflects the rigorous standards and pioneering spirit of an era when aviation was rapidly evolving from a daring novelty into a global industry. This work remains a valuable resource for historians, collectors, and anyone fascinated by the evolution of flight.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 may 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.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

First Edition. "A practical instruction and reference work on Aviation and allied subjects." Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket.

hardcover. Condition: Fine.

Hardcover. Presumed first edition/first printing. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 280, (6) p. Illustrations, black & white. Diagrams. Index. The author was a former U. S> Army pilot, and the Assistant Chief Educational Department of the Allison Engine Division. Additional title: Including Elements of Electricity, Current General and Control, Aircraft Storage Batteries, Vibrating and Variable Resistance Regulators, Trouble Shooting, Service, Adjustment and Overhaul of Generators and Control Units, Electric Starting Systems, Ignition Systems Operation, Adjustment and Overhaul of magnetos, Servicing and Overhaul of Spark Plugs. The Allison Engine Company was an American aircraft engine manufacturer. In 1929, shortly after the death of James Allison, the company was purchased by the Fisher brothers. Fisher sold the company to General Motors, who owned it for most of its history. The company was acquired by Rolls-Royce plc in 1995 to become a subsidiary, Rolls-Royce Corporation. Good. No dust jacket. Cover has some wear and soiling.…

Hardcover. Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 304.