History by Contract: The Beginning of Motorized Aviation, August 14, 1901 : Gustave Whitehead, Fairfield, Conn
by O'Dwyer, William J and Stella Randolph
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- VG-/VG
- ISBN 10
- 3922175007
- ISBN 13
- 9783922175001
- Seller
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Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States
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About This Item
West Germany: Fritz Majer & Sohn, Publisher, 1978. Book. VG-. Hard Back. Limited First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardback book bound in turquoise cloth-covered boards with white decoration on the front and white title on the spine. Only defect to note on the book is damp stain on lower back cover (does not appear on book pages); clean, tight and unmarked interior. The dust jacket has light edge wear. This is #1341 of a Limited First Edition. Book reports that history shows that Gustave Whitehead predated the aerial ventures of the Wright Brothers and thus was first to fly. Numerous black and white photos of early aircraft and pilots. 344 pages including the General Index for Documents..
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Details
- Bookseller
- K. L. Givens Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 013144
- Title
- History by Contract: The Beginning of Motorized Aviation, August 14, 1901 : Gustave Whitehead, Fairfield, Conn
- Author
- O'Dwyer, William J and Stella Randolph
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - VG-
- Jacket Condition
- VG
- Edition
- Limited First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 3922175007
- ISBN 13
- 9783922175001
- Publisher
- Fritz Majer & Sohn, Publisher
- Place of Publication
- West Germany
- Date Published
- 1978
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- AVIATION; AIRCRAFT; HISTORY
Terms of Sale
K. L. Givens Books
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About the Seller
K. L. Givens Books
Biblio member since 2006
Bella Vista, Arkansas
About K. L. Givens Books
Our home-based business is located in the beautiful Ozarks of northwest Arkansas. We began selling books in 1992 and still enjoy searching for treasures to list on the internet. We are not mega-sellers; instead we select our inventory for condition and rarity. Among our favorites are 19th century classics in decorative bindings; regional histories and genealogies; and military history.
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