J Gordon Vaeth (85 results)

Condition: acceptable. This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.

Condition: Fine. 2nd Ed. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. May contain a remainder mark. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Minor shelf wear to cover/spine. Pages are clean.

Condition: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Naval Institute Press Historical Books (Naval Institute Press) They Sailed the Skies - U.S. Navy Balloons And the Airship Program (NM) Manufacturer: Naval Institute Press Product Line: Historical Books (Naval Institute Press) Type: Hardcover Copyright Date: 2005 Author: J. Gordon Vaeth Page Count: 160 Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is NM. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description: In this accessibly written account, Vaeth describes the history of the annual James Gordon Bennett International Balloon Race, in which U.S. Navy balloonists competed throughout the 1920's and 1930's. The story of the competitors is told against the backdrop of the larger naval airship program of which they were a part. An epilogue recounts the author's participation in a program that used Navy-manned balloons for stratospheric research after WWII. …

Condition: good. This book is in good condition. The cover has minor creases or bends. The binding is tight and pages are intact. Some pages may have writing or highlighting.

hardcover. Condition: Good. 124 pp. 6 1/8 x 9 1/4. Red cloth covered boards, stamped in white on front and spine. Few small damaged spots on spine. Corners are bumped. "Discard" written in black marker on rear pastedown. No dj. Photos, Diagrams (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Stated First Printing With The Number Line Starting At Two. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The Book Is Bound Within Boards With Green Paper Over One Quarter Black. Gilt Lettering On The Spine. The Book Has Bumped Corners. The Unclipped Jacket Has Moderate Wear With No Chips Or Tears. …

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardback. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good +. Clean dust jacket, cover and text. Partial contents: 1915-1918; Balloon Racing Resumes; Lost in Canada; The Graf Zeppelin. --- We are a Benedictine Monastery/Seminary Library; thank you for your support.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. 2nd Ed. Dust jacket has light wear aroun.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing stated. A fine copy in a fine mylar protected DJ. See my photos of the book you will receive, not stock photos. More available upon request. This book is in my possession and will be packed in bubble wrap and shipped in a cardboard box. USPS tracking provided. #AD3.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Red hardcover, light signs of age and wear. First edition. We ship fast.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Softcover, 120 pgs. Articles include "The Romance of the Iron Horse," "The Decoration of Ocean Liners: Rules and Exceptions," "Zeppelin Decor: The Graf Zeppelin and the Hindenburg," "The Beginning of Modern Auto Design," and more. Color illus. Moderate corner/edge wear.

Hardcover. Condition: near fine. near fine. Stated first edition. NOT an ex library book. 134 pages including the index. Dust jacket has no chips or tears, price is not clipped.

A Pictoral Hardback. Condition: Good, Maybe Vg. dusty. Ex-School Teacher.

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Couple short tears to jacket.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. First Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. First printing. 8vo, 205 pages, clothbacked boards Vaeth was an air intelligence officer to the Atlantic Fleet airship commander. He created many of the documents and operational summaries then which form key primary sources for WWII blimp operations in this book. Post-war, he corresponded with Admiral Donitz about the effectiveness of the U. S. airships against the German U-boats.…

Hard Cover. Condition: vg. Dust Jacket Condition: vg-. 1st ptg. 134 pages; b/w illustrations with text; contents unmarked; yellow cover & dj with brown, red & yellow decor with light shelf wear to cover & small taped tear to dj in new protective mylar. Hardcover (dj).

First Edition. Many photos. Book VG++, with tight binding, minor edgewear to corners and spine, and slight spotting to top of pages (not visible on face of pages themselves). Owners stamp on flyleaf. DJ VG, with one larger chip on spine, tear and creases on front, minor edgewear along spine. The story of the most successful of the large commercial airships, the Graf Zepelin, and of Dr. Hugo Eckener who was undone by a series of spectacular airship accidents and his distaste for Nazism.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Ed. Inscribed by author. 205pp, octavo hardcover in dj. boards clean, tight binding, interior clean. DJ covers lightly worn, small sticker shadow to bottom rear but clean, no tears, in mylar cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. ISBN 9781591149149. Hardcover copy in near fine condition with near fine dustjacket. PR 12-4 8. First Edition. Dustjacket included.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First. very nice copy; author was Air Intelligence Officer from 1942-1945.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. ***Please Read*** No marks on text - My shelf location 4-e-30*.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Hardcover with dust jacket. Book is in excellent condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Cromwell-Collier Press, 1968. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good with light spotting on top page ends, and professionally repaired pastedowns and endpapers. Dust jacket is very good.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. …