The History of Aeronautics in Great Britain, from the Earliest Times to the Latter Half of the Nineteenth Century
by J.E. Hodgson
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
€801.90€721.71
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About This Item
London: Oxford University Press; Humphrey Milford, 1924 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed. 11.5" by 8.5". Not Stated. The first edition of J.E. Hodgson's richly illustrated study of the history of aeronautics, in the very scarce original dust wrapper. Limited to one-thousand copies, this is the first edition of Hodgson's work, in the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.Hodgson examines the history of British aviation and aeronautics from 'the earliest times to the latter half of the nineteenth century, discussing the invention of the balloon, and the role of the navigable balloon in 'literature, caricature and fashion', the parachute, and the evolution of the airship.He discusses early aeronautics pioneers including Vincent Lunardi and James Sadler.Featuring one-hundred and fifty illustrations, thirteen of which are in colour, and the majority of which are drawn from contemporary sources. Collated, complete.With the inscription of P.W. Brooks to the front free endpaper.A wonderful copy of this work, in the very scarce original dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. Bumping to back strip tail, with a touch of fading to rear board. Inscription to front free endpaper. Dust wrapper back strip a touch age toned, with minor handling marks to front wrap. Significant neat reinforcements to dust wrapper reverse, to back strip head and tail, and flyleaf folds. Small closed tears and minor losses to back strip head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 858F16
- Title
- The History of Aeronautics in Great Britain, from the Earliest Times to the Latter Half of the Nineteenth Century
- Author
- J.E. Hodgson
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press; Humphrey Milford
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1924
- Size
- 11.5" by 8.5"
- Keywords
- aviation aeronautics airplane aeroplane aeronautics
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Cloth
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- Tail
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