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| Shopify Unique ID: | 10561373339940 |
| Trademe Reference: | PR690 (242) |
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| New / Used: | Used |
Description
THE AEROPLANE: An Historical Survey
by Charles H. Gibbs-Smith
DESCRIPTION
Format: medium hardcover with dust jacket
Published: Her Majesty's Stationery Office 1960, 1st edition
Size (mm): 155 w x 250 h x 30 d
Pages: 375
SKU: A4/2407/0613/B909
ABOUT
A bright first edition of this important work on the history of aviation by expert Charles Gibbs-Smith.
This was a definitive work, exploring the history and origins of flying vessels. With commentaries on the kite, rocket, aero engine and parachute.
Includes monochrome images.
CONDITION
Excellent with wear/marks on dust jacket, pages otherwise clean and unmarked, no stamps or inscriptions. Images depict all need to know detail.
REMARKS
Scarce
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