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Sir Charles Harvard Gibbs-Smith [AVIATION]:
Sir Charles Harvard Gibbs-Smith AVIATION Three Autograph Letters Signed and a Typed Letter Signed to Luckhurst and Griggs Royal Society of Arts together with four unsigned carbons of Typed Letters from them to him.
1949-51; three on letterheads of the Victoria & Albert Museum. Historian of aviation 1909-81 at the Victoria & Albert Museum London. Eight items various formats. Very good. LETTER ONE two pages octavo 14 January 1949 on V & A letterhead: 'As a very new fellow of the Society I hesitate to burden you with reading the enclosed an article on 'Father Gusmao: the first practical pioneer in aeronautics' not present but I thought there might be some chance of its appearing in the Journal. It is too historical for the Roy. Aeronautical Society's Journal and too aeronautical for the others so I am stuck! .' LETTER TWO one page 12mo 10 September 1949 on V & A letterhead: 'As foreigners like letters and titles' provides a title for the article on a separate leaf cancelled letterhead of 'THE ROYAL AERO CLUB'. LETTER THREE two pages quarto no date 'Pension Suliva <> Switzerland': Thanks Griggs for the galleys and asks if he can 'hold it up until I return as I have some new material at home which will need substituting about three lines of type'. Asks for 'rough block pulls' of the illustrations to be sent to the V & A. LETTER FOUR one page quarto typed 19 May 1951 on V & A letterhead: 'I now have in my hands the printed edition of your Cantor Lectures. May I say how much I like them and how very nice they look in their new suit of clothes. I am so glad that you have made such a careful record of the origins because that is the subject which we here are most hazy about and had not got the documents. By the way I have just written a new introductory poster for the Exhibition here in which I have again hammered home the origin of the Royal Society of Arts. .'. From carbon of letter from Griggs one page quarto 1 February 1949: 'You may remember that we met I suppose two years ago at Pam Churchill's and afterwards dined together at the Savile. . About Christmas time someone was telling me of an apparently hare-brained scheme to include a captive balloon among the attractions for the forthcoming "Chelsea Week" which takes place sometime in April. The person who was telling me about it seemed moderately serious on the matter and is a Member of the Organising Committee. I immediately thought of you as the expert on balloons .'. 1949-51; three on letterheads of the Victoria & Albert Museum. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3901
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Sir Robert Thompson; series editor Lt.-General Sir Brian Horrocks
The Royal Flying Corps Per Adua Ad Astra. Famous Regiments series
Hamish Hamilton London 1968. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Blue lightly rubbed covers with gilt lettering on spine sound binding clean page and end-papers. Contains black and white illustrations. No dust-jacket. A small adhesive label on the lower edge of the reverse of the rear end-paper with the previous owner's collection reference. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: under 1 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 77921101029. All our books music and maps are sent by a tracked mail service. Hamish Hamilton hardcover
Bookseller reference : 77921101029
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SIRRETTA RAYMOND
LE VOL A VOILE (L'AILE ET LE VENT).
FLAMMARION. 1948. In-8. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 213 pages - coins frottés - illustration en noir et blanc sur le 1er plat - quelques planches en noir et blanc - quelques figures en noir et blanc dans le texte.. . . . Classification Dewey : 629.1-Aviation
Bookseller reference : R240082052
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Siuru, William D.
Planes Without Pilots: Advances in Unmanned Flight
Tab Books Inc.U.S. 1991. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item300grams ISBN:9780830634323 Tab Books Inc.,U.S. paperback
Bookseller reference : 8625742 ISBN : 0830634320 9780830634323
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SIZER J. A.
Model Flying Boats. [Revised edition.] NEAR FINE COPY OF THE REVISED EDITION
8vo., with photographs and diagrams throughout; pictorial wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, a near fine copy. SCARCE.
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SKIERA, ed. Joseph A.
Aircraft Carriers in Peace and War. Edited by Joseph A. Skiera. BRIGHT COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER
8vo., First Edition, with plates; blue cloth, upper board and backstrip lettered in darker blue, blue top (faded as usual), a good, bright copy in unclipped, moderately rubbed dustwrapper.
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Skilleter Paul
Jaguar
Solar. 1994. In-4. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 72 pages. Nombreuses photographies en couleurs dans et hors texte.. . . . Classification Dewey : 629.1-Aviation
Bookseller reference : R110172007
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Skinner, Petersen Jim & John Vezmar & Dave
Flying Finns; Columbia Helicopters the First 50 Years 1957-2007
Columbia Helicopters Inc. As New. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0979281709 . Oblong Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 170 pages . Columbia Helicopters Inc. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 16182 ISBN : 0979281709 9780979281709
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Skinner, Stephen
BAe 146/RJ Britain's Last Airliner
Stroud Gloucestershire: Tempus. 2005. Large octavo size 16x24cm approx. Very Good condition. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. Previous owner's details to preliminary pages. 192 pages. Robust professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. . 1st Edition. Softcover. Tempus paperback
Bookseller reference : BIB316440 ISBN : 0752435620 9780752435626
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Skinner, Stephen
BRITISH AIRLINER PROTOTYPES SINCE 1945
Ian Allan Publishing. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 2008. Hardcover. Wrinkling to the top edges of the DJ. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 224 pages; Extra postage required for priority and international shipping. . Ian Allan Publishing hardcover
Bookseller reference : 73044 ISBN : 1857802993 9781857802993
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SKINNER, Stephen
Hawker Siddeley Aviation and Dynamics: 1960-77 Crowood Aviation Series
Marlborough: Crowood Press 2014. Examines the wide range of civil and military Hawker Siddeley projects that were entering production in 1960 as well as those inherited from its predecessors and those it instigated prior to nationalisation. 207 pages. Over 400 colour and b/w photographs many of them previously unpublished. Black boards in jacket. Every book is sent in a rigid cardboard posting box. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. 28.5 Cm x 23 Cm. Crowood Press Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 10180 ISBN : 1847977391 9781847977397
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SKORZENY Otto
Skorzeny's Special Missions: The Autobiography of Hitler's Commando Ace
N.p.: Greenhill Books n.y. Hardcover. 8vo. Black paper over boards pictorial dust jacket. 221pp. Fine/near fine. Tight near pristine military book club edition of this 1997 reprint of the 1957 first edition originally subtitled "The Memoirs of 'The Most Dangerous Man in Europe.' Greenhill Books hardcover
Bookseller reference : 36341 ISBN : 1568654413 9781568654416
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Skrynnikov Sergey
SUKHOI SU-25 FROGFOOT
Concord Publications. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1995. First Edition. Softcover. 962361716X . A crisp clean copy from a maticulous collector. May show price sticker to cover or previous owners name or address stamp to first pages. Otherwise in beautiful condition!; Concord Colour 4000; 96 pages . Concord Publications paperback
Bookseller reference : 37666 ISBN : 962361716X 9789623617161
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Slade, R.
Paper Aeroplanes: How to Make Aeroplane Models from Paper
Faber & Faber 1975. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item500grams ISBN:0571091938 Faber & Faber hardcover
Bookseller reference : 9538019 ISBN : 0571091938 9780571091935
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Slaff, Allan P. (editor-in-chief); Peyton, H. A. R. (managing editor); Price, M. E. (associate editor)
The Log: Halloween Issue: October 29 1943 Vol 33 No. 4
Baltimore MD: United States Naval Academy 1943. Aged textblock overall clean and tight; Three-ring hole-punched along the spine; Creased corners worn and torn edges. 32p. Stapled Wraps. Good. Illus. by Photographs/Advertisements. 4to - Over 9 ¾" -12" Tall. Paperback. United States Naval Academy Paperback
Bookseller reference : SB17512
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SLEE Daphne
That Great Hunter. A Novel. THE AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK
8vo., First Edition, neat personal address stamp on front free endpaper; green library cloth, upper board and backstrip lettered in black, a very good, bright, clean copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the latter lightly dust-soiled. Slee's first book, a vividly written novel concerning a Polish bomber pilot in the RAF during WWII. EXTREMELY SCARCE, ESPECIALLY IN THE DUSTWRAPPER
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SLIZEWSKI Grzegorz
The Lost Hopes. Polish Fighters over France in 1940. NEAR FINE COPY
8vo., First Edition, text in Polish and English, with photographs in the text; pictorial wrappers, a near fine copy. VERY SCARCE.
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SLOAN Jr James J.
Wings of Honor. American Airmen in World War I. A Compilation of all United States Pilots, Observers, Gunners and Mechanics who flew against the Enemy in the War of 1914-1918. FINE COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER
Roy. 4to., First Edition, with numerous photographs throughout; grey cloth, upper board and backstrip lettered in lighter grey, marbled endpapers, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
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SLOGETT Dr Dave
DRONE WARFARE: The Development of Unmanned Aerial Conflict
Barnsley: Pen & Sword Aviation 2014. Tells the history of unmanned aircraft their recent development and why they have emerged onto the scene. 229 pages xviii prelims. 8 pages of b/w photographs. Black boards in jacket. Every book is sent in a rigid cardboard posting box. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. 24 Cm x 16.5 Cm. Pen & Sword Aviation Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 12108 ISBN : 178346187X 9781783461875
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Sly Edward 'ted'
THE LUCK OF THE DRAW Horses Spitfires and Kittyhawks
Brookvale: Edward Sly. Fine. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 1876439874 . With many illustrations signed by the author on title page a fine copy. ; 250 x 180mm; x 239 pages; Signed by Author . Edward Sly hardcover
Bookseller reference : 24671 ISBN : 1876439874 9781876439873
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Sly, Edward (Ted) DFC, MID
The Luck of the Draw. Horses Spitfires and Kittyhawks
Sydney: Published by Author. 2003. Small Quarto Size. Mint condition. Issued without dustjacket. A new copy. Laminated pictorial boards. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 184 pages. The author a descendant of a long line of colonial families incl Thomas Mitchell explorer so not surprisingly his early days was on a cattle station in outback Queensland. When war came Ted joined 7 Light Horse but was soon persuaded to get out of the dust and into the RAAF. He flew with 452 Sqn and later with 450 Sqn then on to 92 RAF East India. . New. 1st Edition. Hardback. Published by Author hardcover
Bookseller reference : BIB204468 ISBN : 1876439874 9781876439873
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SMALLEY Jonathan
The VJ Hangover. Letters from the East NEAR FINE COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER
8vo., First Edition, with double-page map in the text; blue cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. UNCOMMON IN THIS CONDITION.
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Smallwood William L.
Strike Eagle : Flying the F-15E in the Gulf War
Dulles VA U.S.A.: Brassey's Incorporated. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. Book Club BCE/BOMC. Hard Cover. 0028810589 . 218 pp. 6 pp photos. Slight wear to bottom corner of jacket. The author puts you inside the cockpit of this advanced fighting machine as it carries out the devastating air assault against Iraq during the first Gulf War. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall . Brassey's, Incorporated hardcover
Bookseller reference : AER0017 ISBN : 0028810589 9780028810584
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SMALLWOOD William L
Warthog: Flying the A-10 in the Gulf War
Washington: Brassey's. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. Hardcover. 002881021X . Second printing. Fine in a very near fine tiny closed edge tear at the top of the front panel dust jacket. . Brassey's hardcover books
Bookseller reference : 26003 ISBN : 002881021X 9780028810218
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Smallwood, William L.
Strike Eagle : Flying the F-15E in the Gulf War
Washington D.C.: Brassey's Inc. 1994. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. FIRST PRINTING of the First Edition. A pilot relates the expeiences involved in flying the F-15E 'Stike Eagle' as used agains the Iraqi forces during the 1991 Gulf War discussing its strengths weaponry aeronautic capability and features its technological complexity how targets were chosen and hit the roles of support personnel much more. Hardcover with dust jacket illustrations glossary appendix indexed 218pp. d.j. shows one small closed corner edgetear. A very nice copy the jacket neatly encased in an acid-free archival plastic protector. Rare. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Brassey's Inc. Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 00011837 ISBN : 0028810589 9780028810584
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Smallwood, William L.
Strike Eagle : Flying the F-15E in the Gulf War
Dulles VA U.S.A.: Brassey's Incorporated 1994. Hardcover. Fine/Very Fine. Shiny black cloth spine black boards very bright silver lettering on spine 218 pages photo section. DJ has dark green background color photo of jet on front praise on back from Publisher's Weekly Kirkus Review Mark Berent Stephan Coonts and more. DJ and book both Very Fine. <br/> <br/> Brassey's, Incorporated hardcover
Bookseller reference : 23670 ISBN : 0028810589 9780028810584
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SMALLWOOD, William L.
Warthog: Flying the A-10 in the Gulf War.
Washington: Brassey's. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. Hardcover. 002881021X . Second printing. Fine in a very near fine tiny closed edge tear at the top of the front panel dust jacket. . Brassey's hardcover
Bookseller reference : 26003 ISBN : 002881021X 9780028810218
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SMEDLEY, Harry
Genevieve: A Love Story
Somerset U.K.: Haynes Publishing Group 1983. Hardcover. Small 4to. Green paper over boards dust jacket. Ca. 100pp. Extensive illustrations many color. Very good/near fine. Boards very slightly bowed. A tight most handsome first edition of this highly unusual love affair between to quote the jacket front flap "a twentieth-century American art director and. a very British and rather haughty Jaguar automobile." The author boldly inscribes and signs the half-title page in blue ballpoint to a noted Midwest photographer: "to my long time / friend Archie Lieberman / without who's advice and help / this book would not have / been published / Harry Smedley / 11/29/83." Opposite this a 3" X 3" slip has been stapled to the upper part of the flyleaf on which the author pens: "Hope you enjoy / the book as much as / I've enjoyed yours. / My best to both / your / Harry. Haynes Publishing Group hardcover
Bookseller reference : 22141
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Smiddy, Paul
A Passion for Speed: The Daring Life of Mildred The Honourable Mrs Victor Bruce
The History Press 2017. Soft cover. Good/No Jacket as published. 208 pages. Biography of a pioneering female aviator. Some reading wear but still clean and sound. There is a gifting dedication signed by the author on the title page. All orders processed promptly and shipped from the UK. <br/> <br/> The History Press paperback
Bookseller reference : 028506 ISBN : 0750983663 9780750983662
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Smit G. I.; Wunderink R. C. J.; Hoogland I.
THE IMAGE OF KLM - 75 YEARS IN DESIGN AND PROMOTION
Inmerc Naarden: V K Publishing 1994. HC. very good w/very good dustjacket hardcover. color illustrations. ISBN 9066114339 Traces the history of the world's oldest airline - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Illustrated with many of the airlines colorful posters. 179pp. V + K Publishing unknown
Bookseller reference : BOOKS057422I ISBN : 9066114339 9789066114333
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Smith David J.
Air Band Radio Handbook
Wellingborough: Patrick Stephens 1986. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. How to eavesdrop on the conversations between aircraft on those on the ground who control them. Patrick Stephens Paperback
Bookseller reference : 15590 ISBN : 0850597412 9780850597417
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SMITH David J.
Britain's Military Airfields 1939-45
Wellingborough: Patrick Stephens Limited 1989. 3rd Impression. Complementing PSL's 'Action Stations' series this book details the development of Britain's military airfields their planning construction and operation. 249 pages. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and maps. Black boards in jacket. Condition: On the rear pastedown endpaper under the the jacket flap a dealer stamp informs that the book is damaged but no serious damage is apparent. Every book is sent in a rigid cardboard posting box. Hard Cover. Very Good/Near Fine. 24 Cm x 16 Cm. Patrick Stephens Limited Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 11530 ISBN : 1852600381 9781852600389
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Smith Frederick E
633 Squadron: Operation Crucible
London: Cassell 1977. Book. VG Wear Mild Edge-foxing. Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. Air Force thriller. Expanded condition report/scan on request. Cassell Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 010933
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Smith G.
Norfolk Airfields in the Second World War
Countryside Books 1997. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item600grams ISBN:9781853063206 Countryside Books paperback
Bookseller reference : 9393605 ISBN : 1853063207 9781853063206
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Smith J. Richard
The Focke- Wulf Fw190D/Ta 152 Series Profile Publications No. 94 Two Shillings
Profile Publications. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1966. First Edition. Magazine. A clean saddle stapled magazine showing light shelf and edge/corner wear. . Profile Publications unknown
Bookseller reference : 36616
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SMITH J. RICHARD
THE FOCKE-WULF FW 200 - PROFILE PUBLICATIONS NUMBER 99
LEATHERHEAD SURREY U.K.: PROFILE PUBL. G IN WRAPS. LIGHTLY WORN. LIGHT CREASES AT SPINE. Pages: 14. . 1965. TRADE PAPERBACK. LOWER SPINE BUMPED. . PROFILE PUBL. paperback
Bookseller reference : MASTER220924I
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Smith J. R.
THE HENSCHEL Hs 129 - AIRCRAFT PROFILE NUMBER 69
Berkshire England: Profile Books Limited 1982. PB. very good wraps softcover - RED COVER. B&W and color illustrations. RED COVER. 16pp. Profile Books Limited unknown
Bookseller reference : BOOKS069314I
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Smith J. Richard
The Messerschmitt Me 210/410 Series Profile Publications No. 161
Profile Publications. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1966. First Edition. Magazine. A clean saddle stapled magazine showing light shelf and edge/corner wear. . Profile Publications unknown
Bookseller reference : 36645
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Smith Jim B.
The Last Mission: An Eyewitness Account The B-29 Raid That Ended WWII
Mt. Pleasant IA: J.B. Smith Enterprises. VG/VG. 1995. Hardcover. 096474760X . Spine is slightly cocked. Small chips and closed tears to dust jacket ; Inscribed by Smith on the title page and on a tip-in note. Includes Smith's business card and a publicity pamphlet for the book. ; B&W Photographs; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 357 p.; Signed by Author . J.B. Smith Enterprises hardcover
Bookseller reference : 4153 ISBN : 096474760X 9780964747609
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Smith Malcolm
Voices in Flight: The Fleet Air Arm
Pen & Sword Aviation 2013. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item750grams ISBN:9781781590928 Pen & Sword Aviation hardcover
Bookseller reference : 5553184 ISBN : 1781590923 9781781590928
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Smith Michael; and Patrick Aaron
Voyage of the Southern Sun: An Amazing Solo Journey Around the World
Carlton VIC Australia: Black Inc. 2017. Book. Good. Large Softcover. First Australian Trade Paperback Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Large softcover first Australian trade paperback edition 536gms 348 pages. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and moderate page discolouration/spotting throughout otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Black Inc. Paperback
Bookseller reference : TRAAIR34 ISBN : 1863959300 9781863959308
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Smith MV. Maj. USAF M. V.
Ten Propositions Regarding Spacepower
Maxwell AFB AL: Air University Press 2002. Clean and tight; slight wear/discoloration to covers; 140 pp. including Appendices Glossary Bibliography and Index. Part of The Fairchild Papers: monograph-length essays of value to the Air Force. Wraps. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paperback. Air University Press Paperback
Bookseller reference : LR17 ISBN : 1585661139 9781585661138
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Smith Peter C
Jungle Dive Bombers At War
London John Murray 1987. 0719544254 . Fine dark blue boards with gold lettering to spine 8 vo. very good coloured pictorial dust jacket some minor edge wear price clipped no inscriptions 182 pages black and white photographic illustrations. . London, John Murray, 1987 hardcover
Bookseller reference : 8935 ISBN : 0719544254 9780719544255
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SMITH Anthony
The Dangerous Sort. The Story of a Balloon. BRIGHT, CLEAN COPY IN DUSTWRAPPER
8vo., First Edition, with photographs throughout; blue cloth, backstrip lettered in silver, a very good, bright, clean copy in price-clipped dustwrapper.
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SMITH Blake W.
Warplanes to Alaska. [The Story of a WWII military supply lifeline to Alaska and Russia through the Canadian wilderness]. FINE COPY
Roy. 8vo., First Edition, with numerous photographs in the text; laminated pictorial boards, a fine copy. SCARCE.
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SMITH Constance Babington
Amy Johnson. IN FULL MOROCCO
8vo., First Edition, with plates and a double-page map; handsomely bound in full burgundy crushed morocco, sides with gilt frame border, back with raised bands, second and fourth compartments lettered and ruled in gilt, all other compartments tooled in gilt with a propellor motif, gilt top, hand-made endpapers, a most attractive copy ideal as a gift or for presentation.
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SMITH Constance Babington
Amy Johnson. NEAR FINE COPY IN DUSTWRAPPER
8vo., First Edition, with plates and a double-page map; cloth, a near fine copy in dustwrapper. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION
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SMITH D.J.
Britain's Military Airfields 1939-1945. NEAR FINE COPY IN DUSTWRAPPER
8vo., First Edition, with illustrated title, very numerous illustrations and maps in the text, and pictorial endpapers; cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in price-clipped dustwrapper. Sequel to the highly acclaimed 'Action Stations' series.
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SMITH David
Stations of Coastal Command Then and Now. NEAR FINE COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER
Roy. 8vo., with many hundreds of photographs throughout; cloth, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Covers all 53 RAFCC stations. Another of ATB's well-researched 'then and now' series, matching contemporary photographs with their present-day equivalents.
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SMITH E.A.W.
Spitfire Diary. The Boys of One-Two-Seven. NEAR FINE COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER
8vo., First Edition, with plates; red cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
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