Lazarus William C (17 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Binding very brittle and about to break. Exterior heavily worn: portion of spine missing. Some foxing to the front and rear advertisements. The text is unmarked. Photos available. We ship daily. Expedited shipping available! (Heavy books & sets may require extra shipping charges.).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Mosley, Zack (illustrator). First American Edition. Orange hardcover shows only very slight edgewear. The 311 pages are clean, tight and unmarked. DJ shows wear with small tears and nicks at edges. This looks at flying and the people connected to airplanes in Florida.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. VG/G as dj tape repaired, illustrated, 311pps, many photos, 1st edn.

Octavo, orange cloth (hardcover), gilt letters, 310 pp. Near-Fine, with slight sunning to spine and foxing (age darkened spotting) to endpapers. From Preface: .For countless centuries Florida has been then natural habitat of creatures with wings. Man, in the 20th century, quickly recognized Florida's advantages for his newly found mechanical wings. Here was a climate where sleet and snow did not have to be laboriously removed; where engines would start easily on the coldest days of winter; where the sun shone with such regularity that newspapers could be given away when it did not; and where a level terrain was conducive to airport construction and eliminated the hazards of fog-shrouded mountains while flying "blind." Here was a land strategically situated between the Continents of the Western Hemisphere. Florida, Floridiana, Florida History, Aviation, Flight, History of Flight, Americana, U.S.-iana, American History, U. S. History. aslic.

Octavo, orange cloth (hardcover), gilt letters, 310 pp. Near-Fine, with slight sunning to spine and foxing (age darkened spotting) to endpapers. From Preface: .For countless centuries Florida has been then natural habitat of creatures with wings. Man, in the 20th century, quickly recognized Florida's advantages for his newly found mechanical wings. Here was a climate where sleet and snow did not have to be laboriously removed; where engines would start easily on the coldest days of winter; where the sun shone with such regularity that newspapers could be given away when it did not; and where a level terrain was conducive to airport construction and eliminated the hazards of fog-shrouded mountains while flying "blind." Here was a land strategically situated between the Continents of the Western Hemisphere. Florida, Floridiana, Florida History, Aviation, Flight, History of Flight, Americana, U.S.-iana, American History, U. S. History. aslic.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. No dust jacket included with this book. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Orange Cloth Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. B&w plates (illustrator). First Edition stated. [viii], [311]pp ---- Inscribed: To my good friend Bevo Howard / William C. Lazarus January 6, 1952 ---- [about 1/3 of page 3/4 torn away and missing, with resultant loss of text, else Very Good] From the library of Beverly "Bevo" Howard, world champion pilot and aviation pioneer from the 1930's until his death performing an airshow in 1971. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Inscribed and Signed By the Author.

HARDCOVER ORANGE. Condition: GOOD. ZACK, MOSLEY (illustrator). FIRST ED. small bookplate on inside of front board, inscription and signature of author on free endpaper, stated first edition, first edition of 2,000 copies signed by author DATE PUBLISHED: 1952 EDITION: FIRST ED 310.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Very good with good dust jacket. Date stamped at top corner of front fly leaf. Dust jacket is worn and chipped along top edges and at bottom of spine, has a one inch tear at bottom front corner and is rubbed at front fore edge.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. private library liquidation no dj red cloth gold letters faded lightly read.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 310 pages plus one page of acknowledgments. Illustrated. Stated First Edition, one of 2,000 copies. Dust jacket protected in a new mylar sleeve. Dust jacket has very small closed tears and chips (1/16") and is lightly soiled on the rear panel. Binding and book are in excellent condition with a gift inscription by a previous owner on the front free end paper. The rest of the book is clean, no marks. The history of early Florida aviation.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Orlando, Florida: Tyn Cobb's Florida Press, (1951). First Edition, 1/2000 copies, Author Inscribed, illustrations by Zack Mosley and others, a Very Good copy in a slightly chipped but Good, decorative DJ in plastic cover.

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. 134 pages. Features: If War Comes Tomorrow?; We Fly the Piper Special; Speed Plus; New York's Winged Police; Roun-The-World Horsepower; State Supervised Flying; Alfalfa Airport; Supercruising the World; It's Fun on Floats; "Thimble Drome" Special; Plymouth's First International Model Meet; 1947 Nationals; Sky Bait; Make Your Exposures Count; The Air-O Mighty MIdget; Radio Control Stinson 150 - Part 2; Model Aero Club Directory; Many pages of great ads; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Some age-toning to pages. Front cover beginning to loosen, otherwise a sound copy of this nice vintage issue.

orig.cloth. Photoplates. (illustrator). 21x13cm, 310 pp., Bookplate. Some browning to spine. Date inked on title-page Some rubbing. Binding corner bump. Good.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1952 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 334 Language: English Pages: 334.

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1952. 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:- 334, 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. 334 334.