Edité par Bloomsbury, 1997
ISBN 10 : 0747535965 ISBN 13 : 9780747535966
Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.66.
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Edité par ECCO Press, New York, 1998
ISBN 10 : 0880016361 ISBN 13 : 9780880016360
Vendeur : Walther's Books, Hopkins, MN, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. First Edition. Includes Chronology, Glossary, and Bibliography. The dust jacket has light wear to the edges, otherwise fine condition. Small octovo.
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Edité par The Ecco Press, NJ, 1998
Vendeur : Battleground Books, Yorktown, VA, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. The Ecco Press, NJ. A biography of the Brazilian balloonist who lived in Paris who rivaled the Wright Brothers in the race to be the first to fly. Very good copy of the stated first edition in a very good dust jacket. 160 pages.
Edité par The Ecco Press, Hopewell, NJ, 1997
Vendeur : Virg Viner, Books, Minneapolis, MN, Etats-Unis
Hard Cover. Etat : Near Fine. 1st Edition/1st Printing. All but forgotten in the annals of aviation, this book tells the tragic, glamorous story of the career of Alberto Santos-Dumont, his later illness, and how this brilliant, colorful, eccentric pioneer slipped through the crack of ballooning and aviation history while his inventions and imagination continue to inspire. 160 pages including glossary. B&W/sepia photos. Wonderful copy.
Edité par Ecco Pr, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1998
ISBN 10 : 0880016361 ISBN 13 : 9780880016360
Vendeur : Granada Bookstore, IOBA, Woodlawn, IL, Etats-Unis
Membre d'association : IOBA
Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Thus. Stated First Edition (First Thus) With The Number Line Indicating A First Printing. The Jacket Has Minor Wear With A One Half Inch Tear At The Top Edge. Wrinkle At The Same Area.
Edité par Ecco Press,, Hopewell:, 1998
ISBN 10 : 0880016361 ISBN 13 : 9780880016360
Vendeur : Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. Illustrated. First American printing. About fine in like dust jacket.
Edité par Ecco Press, Hopewell, 1998
ISBN 10 : 0880016361 ISBN 13 : 9780880016360
Vendeur : Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. Illustrated. First American printing. Fine in a very near fine (light scratch on front panel) dust jacket.
Edité par Bloomsbury, London, 1977
Vendeur : Colophon Book Shop, ABAA, Exeter, NH, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
First Edition. First Edition. octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. 160pp. Bloomsbury, Foreword by John Christopher. The tragic, glamorous story of the career of Santos-Dumont an eccentric pioneer in aviation history. Illustrations and descriptions of 22 aircraft. Illustrated. Chronology, Glossary, and Bibliography. Very fine copy. octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket.
Edité par Ecco Press, 1998
Vendeur : Antheil Booksellers, No. Bellmore, NY, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : New. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Master of the Balloon, Conqueror of the Air. 160pp. Ill.
Edité par London. Bloomsbury, 2007
Vendeur : Libris Books, Bristol, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. London. Bloomsbury, London, 1977. First Edition. Hard Cover. Octavo, Black boards in pictorial dust jacket. There is an author signature on the title page which may or may not be a facsimile reproduction. Condition of book and wrapper is near fine; just a tiny bit of wear to the spine ends of the jackets. 160pp. Foreword by John Christopher. The tragic, glamorous story of the career of Santos-Dumont an eccentric pioneer in aviation history. Illustrations and descriptions of 22 aircraft. Illustrated. Chronology, Glossary, and Bibliography.
Edité par Ecco, New Jersey, 1997
ISBN 10 : 0880016361 ISBN 13 : 9780880016360
Vendeur : Mr Pickwick's Fine Old Books, Katoomba, NSW, Australie
Edition originale
Hardcover (Original Cloth). Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. First Edition. This book tells the tragic, glamourous story of Alberto Santos-Dumont's career, and later illness, and of how this brilliant, colourful and eccentric pioneer slipped through the cracks of aviation history while his inventions and imagination continue to inspire it. This is the first UK edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in as new condition, apart from normal shop shelf wear - contains no tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Aviation; History. ISBN: 0880016361. ISBN/EAN: 9780880016360. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 17746. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right.
Edité par The Ecco Press, Hopewell, NJ, 1997
Vendeur : Antiquariat Lindbergh, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Allemagne
Etat : very good condition. A masterpice of its own: The brilliantly, livingly story about the man Santos-Dumont and his breathtaking flying machines. - - t was for Alberto Santos-Dumont, who could not check his pocket watch because he was using both hands to steer a balloon, that Louis Cartier, in 1901, created the first wristwatch. - The youngest son of a Brazilian millionaire, he grew up on an isolated coffee plantation devouring (and believing) the novels of Jules Verne. By the age of eighteen he was living in Paris, at the height of the Belle Epoque, heir to a huge fortune and determined to make his dreams of flying come true. - A renowned playboy, dining at Maxim's nightly and setting new styles in fashion, he at first frequently crashed his yellow silk airships into the trees of wealthy friends, such as the Rothschilds - who would send up Champagne lunches for him to enjoy during repairs. But soon he was winning prestigious prizes and being hailed as "the conqueror of the air". - Internationally acclaimed as the first man to fly, he was feted for several years in Europe and America (where he was received at the White House by Teddy Roosevelt) before learning that the Wright brothers, whose early efforts had been discounted, had actually preceded him. - Man Flies tells the tragic, glamorous story of his career, and later illness, and of how this brilliant, colourful and eccentric - pioneer slipped through the cracs of aviation history while his inventions and imagination continue to inspire it. 160 p. many rare illustrations Cloth binding with original dustjacket.
Edité par The Ecco Press, Hopewell, NJ, 1997
Vendeur : Antiquariat Lindbergh, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Allemagne
A masterpice of its own: The brilliantly, livingly story about the man Santos-Dumont and his breathtaking flying machines. - - t was for Alberto Santos-Dumont, who could not check his pocket watch because he was using both hands to steer a balloon, that Louis Cartier, in 1901, created the first wristwatch. - The youngest son of a Brazilian millionaire, he grew up on an isolated coffee plantation devouring (and believing) the novels of Jules Verne. By the age of eighteen he was living in Paris, at the height of the Belle Epoque, heir to a huge fortune and determined to make his dreams of flying come true. - A renowned playboy, dining at Maxim's nightly and setting new styles in fashion, he at first frequently crashed his yellow silk airships into the trees of wealthy friends, such as the Rothschilds - who would send up Champagne lunches for him to enjoy during repairs. But soon he was winning prestigious prizes and being hailed as "the conqueror of the air". - Internationally acclaimed as the first man to fly, he was feted for several years in Europe and America (where he was received at the White House by Teddy Roosevelt) before learning that the Wright brothers, whose early efforts had been discounted, had actually preceded him. - Man Flies tells the tragic, glamorous story of his career, and later illness, and of how this brilliant, colourful and eccentric - pioneer slipped through the cracs of aviation history while his inventions and imagination continue to inspire it. 160 p. many rare illustrations very good condition, backside of dust jacket a little bit rubbed Cloth binding with original dustjacket.
Edité par The Ecco Press, Hopewell, NJ, 1998
Vendeur : Antiquariat Lindbergh, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Allemagne
Etat : very good condition. A masterpice of its own: The brilliantly, livingly story about the man Santos-Dumont and his breathtaking flying machines. - - t was for Alberto Santos-Dumont, who could not check his pocket watch because he was using both hands to steer a balloon, that Louis Cartier, in 1901, created the first wristwatch. - The youngest son of a Brazilian millionaire, he grew up on an isolated coffee plantation devouring (and believing) the novels of Jules Verne. By the age of eighteen he was living in Paris, at the height of the Belle Epoque, heir to a huge fortune and determined to make his dreams of flying come true. - A renowned playboy, dining at Maxim's nightly and setting new styles in fashion, he at first frequently crashed his yellow silk airships into the trees of wealthy friends, such as the Rothschilds - who would send up Champagne lunches for him to enjoy during repairs. But soon he was winning prestigious prizes and being hailed as "the conqueror of the air". - Internationally acclaimed as the first man to fly, he was feted for several years in Europe and America (where he was received at the White House by Teddy Roosevelt) before learning that the Wright brothers, whose early efforts had been discounted, had actually preceded him. - Man Flies tells the tragic, glamorous story of his career, and later illness, and of how this brilliant, colourful and eccentric - pioneer slipped through the cracs of aviation history while his inventions and imagination continue to inspire it. 160 p. many rare illustrations Cloth binding with original dustjacket.
Edité par The Ecco Press, Hopewell, NJ, 1997
Vendeur : Antiquariat Lindbergh, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Allemagne
A masterpice of its own: The brilliantly, livingly story about the man Santos-Dumont and his breathtaking flying machines. - - t was for Alberto Santos-Dumont, who could not check his pocket watch because he was using both hands to steer a balloon, that Louis Cartier, in 1901, created the first wristwatch. - The youngest son of a Brazilian millionaire, he grew up on an isolated coffee plantation devouring (and believing) the novels of Jules Verne. By the age of eighteen he was living in Paris, at the height of the Belle Epoque, heir to a huge fortune and determined to make his dreams of flying come true. - A renowned playboy, dining at Maxim's nightly and setting new styles in fashion, he at first frequently crashed his yellow silk airships into the trees of wealthy friends, such as the Rothschilds - who would send up Champagne lunches for him to enjoy during repairs. But soon he was winning prestigious prizes and being hailed as "the conqueror of the air". - Internationally acclaimed as the first man to fly, he was feted for several years in Europe and America (where he was received at the White House by Teddy Roosevelt) before learning that the Wright brothers, whose early efforts had been discounted, had actually preceded him. - Man Flies tells the tragic, glamorous story of his career, and later illness, and of how this brilliant, colourful and eccentric - pioneer slipped through the cracs of aviation history while his inventions and imagination continue to inspire it. 160 p. many rare illustrations very good condition, backside of dust jacket a little bit rubbed Cloth binding with original dustjacket.
Edité par Bloomsbury 1997, 1997
Vendeur : Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, Nouvelle-Zélande
Membre d'association : IOBA
Octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.
Edité par Ecco, 1997
ISBN 10 : 0756751381 ISBN 13 : 9780756751388
Vendeur : Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. Wear and scuffs to dust jacket. Small knocks to edge of cover. Slight marks and tanning to textblock. Contents very good.
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Edité par Bloomsbury 1st, 1997
Vendeur : NIGEL BIRD BOOKS, Tregaron, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 160pp ills. fine in fine dustwrapper.
Edité par Bloomsbury London 1997, 1997
Vendeur : Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australie
Edition originale
1st edition dust jacket New Book small octavo 160pp., b/w plates, diags., glossary., bibliog., Story of the Great French Balloon Pioeer.
Edité par Bloomsbury, London, 1997
ISBN 10 : 0747535965 ISBN 13 : 9780747535966
Vendeur : Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, Etats-Unis
Edition originale
Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. ; 7.8 X 5.4 X 0.8 inches; 160 pages.