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BREGUET Louis
Communications faites à l'Académie des Sciences par M. Louis BREGUET de Janvier 1908 à Mai 1927.
P., Vivien, 1927. In-4, 39pp., br.
Bookseller reference : AERO45
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BREGUET Louis
L'aviation d'hier et de demain.Conférence faite le 5 Août 1921 à Rouen au Congrès de l'Association Française pour le Relèvement des Sciences.
Brochure in-4, 15pp. broché.
Bookseller reference : AERO46
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BREGUET Louis et René DEVILLERS
La technique des radiateurs d'aviation et de leur carénage. Préface de A. Caquot.
P., Dunod, 1939. In-12, 80pp., 25fig.in-t., br.
Bookseller reference : MOT26
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BREGUET-HISPANO SUIZA. COSTES et LE BRIX. HALLO (Jean).
La Grande Croisière de Costes et Le Brix.
Paris LAPINA ET FILS 1928 1 in-4 Dessins et aquarelles de Jean Hallo. Paris, Lapina et fils, 1928, in-4, broché, lettrage doré sur fond crème, 99 pages.
Bookseller reference : 21211
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Bremer, Karl
America's North Coast Gateway
Encino CA: Encino CA: Jostens Publishing Group 1993 1993. First Edition . Cloth. Fine/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Cloth. Fine/Good. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 208 pp. History of the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. <br/> <br/> Encino, CA: Jostens Publishing Group, 1993 hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3054 ISBN : 1882933001 9781882933006
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Brendan Gallagher, Editor
Never Beyond Reach: The World of Mobile Satellite Communications.
Inmarsat international Maritime Satellite Organization. 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. As New/--. 12 x 8 1/2 x 1. NON SMOKING STORE. My listing INCLUDES PHOTO OF ACTUAL BOOK for sale. GIFT QUALITY. NEVER OPENED. Book AS NEW/ Dust Jacket FINE. Coated Paper. Boards and spine are blue cloth lettering silver. Dust jacket is blue/red/grey lettering white/silver colour pictorial front and black/white photo on back flap. Dust jacket is not price clipped is completely untouched except for a 3/4 inch tear in the top edge of dj back and if the glossy dust jacket is tilted in a bright light small bits of the finish in the blue and a bit of the silver dj title is rubbed a bit by the adjacent book on the shelf. The book itself has covers and spine flat clean bright no rips no bent corners no spine creases like new. Inner end papers are light blue with navy blue satellite silhouettes. Inside of book is tight clean bright clear flat. Black/white and colour photos. Illustrations. Charts and tables. Inmarsat, international Maritime Satellite Organization. hardcover
Bookseller reference : B0165Avia-NvrBeyRch ISBN : 0951446908 9780951446904
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Brennan Jr., William J.; Crankshaw, E.; Huxtable, A.L.; Schmidt, D.A.; Barnes, C.; Hunt, R.P.; Phillips, Cabell; Heard, Alexander; Vittachi, Tarzie; Ewen, Edward T.; Leedham, C.; Bracker, M.; Hughes, A.
The New York Times Magazine, October (Oct.) 6, 1963 - Charles De Gaulle Cover Photo
140 pages. Features: Many wonderful fashion ads for men and women; Inside View of the High Court; Russia's Tussle Between Capitalism and Communism; World's Fair Preview - four pages of photos; The "Al Baath' Party Challenges Nasser and has become a serious contender for leadership of the Arab World; Should There Be 'Compensation' for Negroes? - should they receive more than equal treatment in jobs, housing and the like to make up for his years of deprivation?; Britain's New Rougher, Tougher and Angrier Actors - article with photos of Kenneth Haigh, Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole, Tom Courtenay and Albert Finney; Proposed nuclear power plant for Ravenswood in Queens stirs controversy; At 75, Henry Wallace Cultivatest His Garden; One-page ad for Mahalia Jackson on Columbia Records; A New Approach to Campaign Finances; "Asian " English; Stainless Stell Shaving Blades Have Revolutionized Shaving; Joanne Woodward is featured on color-photo ad for Richelieu simulated pearls; VSTOL (Vee-Stol) Airplanes of the Future; An Audubon Treasury; Handsome two-page ad for P&O Orient features one-page photo of the vessel Oriana; Photos entitled "Freud, Electronics - Dance"; Holland House Cocktail Mix features photo of Albert Rusk, Bob Steer, Mary Clark, Joan Everett, Wilbur Brown, Sampson Everett, Nicki Steer and Selma Brown; One-page color photo ad for the Israeli Tourism Office features Tel Aviv traffic cop and her boss, Naomi Shadmi; Extravagent evening fashion photos; Rob Roy Shirts ad; An Approach to the Severely Disturbed Child; Mrs. Paul's fish sticks; Houston, TX home designed by P.M. Bolton Associates; Photos of a young lion. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy Book
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Brent Wing Commander Keith edited by
MASTERS OF AIR POWER The Proceedings of the 2005 RAAF History Conference Held in Canberra on 12 August 2005
Tuggeranong: Air Power Development Centre. Fine. 2005. First Edition. Paperback. 1920800069 . A near fine copy. ; 250 x 180mm; xvi 156 pages . Air Power Development Centre paperback
Bookseller reference : 20462 ISBN : 1920800069 9781920800062
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Brent H. Van Arsdell
AROUND THE WORLD BY STIRLING ENGINE. Evironmentally Friendly Stirling Engines. Their Applications Worldwide and into Space.
San Diego: American Stirling Company. Fine. 2003. Trade Paperback. 0971391807 A Fine Like new trade paperback 137 pages illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings. . American Stirling Company paperback
Bookseller reference : 19628 ISBN : 0971391807 9780971391802
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Brent, Keith (Edited by)
Proceedings of the 2012 RAAF Air Power Conference : Air Power & Coercive Diplomacy
Canberra: Air Power Development Centre. 2012. Small Quarto Size approx 17.5cm x 24cm. Very Good condition. Robust professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. xxii 238 pages. As well as the papers presented alsocontains the panel discussion summaries. . Very Good. 1st Edition. Softcover. Air Power Development Centre paperback
Bookseller reference : BIB330482 ISBN : 1920800883 9781920800888
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BRESSAN CHRISTIAN
BALMA, TERRE AREAUNOTIQUE
ISBN : 0909635155. Signes du Monde. 1995. In-8 Carré. Broché. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Dos satisfaisant. Intérieur frais. 86 pages. Illustré de nombreuses photos en couleur et en noir et blanc. Carte en couleur sur planche dépliable en fin d'ouvrage. 'Histoire vivante'. Préface de Georges Baccrabère.
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BRESSAN CHRISTIAN
BALMA, TERRE AREAUNOTIQUE
Signes du Monde. 1995. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 86 pages. Illustré de nombreuses photos en couleur et en noir et blanc. Carte en couleur sur planche dépliable en fin d'ouvrage.. . . . Classification Dewey : 629.1-Aviation
Bookseller reference : RO40184107 ISBN : 909635155
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BRETON (Philippe) et VALLEE (Jules)
De l'hélice à cage directrice suivi d'une étude sur la navigation aérienne.
Saint-Etienne, imprimerie Théolier, 1871. Broché, dos manquant. in-8 de 64 pages.
Bookseller reference : 20231
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BRETONNEAU Jacques
Il était une fois… le Centre de Perfectionnement et de Voltige Aérienne d'Angers
Beaucouzé (49), Imprimerie Abelia, 2009, in-8 br. (16,5 x 24),704 p., nombreuses illustrations en n. et en coul. (photos, dessins et schémas, fac-similé…), bon état.
Bookseller reference : QWA-21400
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BRETT R. Dallas
The History of British Aviation 1908-1914. BRIGHT, CLEAN SET IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPERS
2 vols., 8vo., with frontispieces and plates; green cloth, backstrips lettered in black, green endpapers (moderately browned), a bright, clean copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the wrappers moderately browned (more heavily so at backstrips) and with minor loss at heads and tails of backstrips.
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Brettingham, Laurie
Royal Air Force Beam Benders : 80 Signals Wing 1940 - 1945
United Kingdom: Midland Publishing 1997. Usual library marks and wear. 192 pages with b/w illustrations. . Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. Midland Publishing Paperback
Bookseller reference : 020341 ISBN : 1857800400 9781857800401
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Brew Alec
Boulton Paul Aircraft Since 1915
Putnam 1993. 374pp illus throughout a complete analysis of Boulton Paul including its contribution to the development of powered gun turrets and descriptions of all its aircraft. Hint of sunning to spine of jacket otherwise book and jacket are in as new condition. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. Putnam Hardcover
Bookseller reference : AB005742 ISBN : 0851778607 9780851778600
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BREW, Alec
100 Years of Wolverhampton's Airports
Stroud: Amberley 2009. This book traces a century of flights crashes bombings aerobatic displays and more at four Wolverhampton airfields: Dunstall Park Perton Pendeford and Halfpenny Green. 96 pages. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs. Every book is sent in a cardboard postal package. First Edition. Paperback. New. 23.5 Cm x 16.5 Cm. Amberley Paperback
Bookseller reference : 8978 ISBN : 184868486X 9781848684867
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BREW, Alec
THE BOULTON PAUL BALLIOL: The Last Merlin-Powered Aircraft
Fonthill Media 2015. A detailed account of the journey of this aeroplane and the shifting sands within the highly competitive post-war aeronautics industry. 128 pages. Illustrated throughout with b/w photographs and line drawings. Every book is sent in a cardboard postal package. First Edition. Paperback. New. 23.5 Cm x 16.5 Cm. Fonthill Media Paperback
Bookseller reference : 9859 ISBN : 1781553610 9781781553619
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Brew, Alec
The Defiant File
Air Britain Historians Ltd 1996. 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. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item750grams ISBN:0851302262 Air Britain Historians Ltd hardcover
Bookseller reference : 9738043 ISBN : 0851302262 9780851302263
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BREYNAT Mgr
Eveque volant. Cinquante ans dans le grand nord canadien
Amiot Dumont 1953, IN-8 broché de 254 pages. Photos.
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BREYNAT Mgr
Eveque volant. Cinquante ans dans le grand nord canadien
Amiot Dumont Amiot Dumont 1953, IN-8 broché de 254 pages. Photos.
Bookseller reference : 9992014
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Brian Bridgeman
The flyers: The untold story of British and Commonwealth airmen in the Spanish Civil War and other air wars from 1919 to 1940
Swindon: B. Bridgeman 1989. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Book N.B. light spotting to end papers. Light rubbing to edges of D/J. B. Bridgeman hardcover
Bookseller reference : 041945 ISBN : 1854210548 9781854210548
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Brian J. & Bowyer, Chaz Rapier
Halifax at War and Wellington at War
PRC London 1994. Reprint. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Hardcover. 256 pages. PUBLISHING DETAILS: PRC London 1994. Reprint. CONDITION: The book itself is in fine condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear rubbing or soiling. Edges of dust jacket have moderate bumping. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Aviation; ISBN: 1856481735. ISBN/EAN: 9781856481731. Inventory No: 24020140. 9781856481731 PRC hardcover
Bookseller reference : 24020140 ISBN : 1856481735 9781856481731
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Brian J. Rapier & Chaz Bowyer
Halifax at War/Wellington at War
<p>Two volumes in one Halifax at War by Rapier and Wellington at was by Chaz Bowyer published together in 1994. Here are two aeroplanes quite different in their size and purpose but which were the backbone of RAF Bomber Command in the early years of the Second World War. Over 250 pages generous illustrated by photographs.</p> Bookmart hardcover
Bookseller reference : biblio342 ISBN : 1856481735 9781856481731
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Brian L. Hill
The Purple Stripe : A History of Flight Engineers in Australia
Southern Cross Publications 2012. 874 pages with colour and b/w illustrations. Heavy book 2.5kg. . Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Southern Cross Publications Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 024558 ISBN : 0987445502 9780987445506
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Brian L. Hill
Wirraway to Hornet : A History of the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Pty Ltd 1936 to 1985
Southern Cross Publications 1998. 294 pages with b/w illustrations. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Southern Cross Publications Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 024532 ISBN : 0646293141 9780646293141
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Brian Moynahan
Airport International.
Pan Books London U.K. 1978. First Edition Stated. Softcover. Near Fine/--. 7 H x 4 3/8 W x 3/4 inch thick. NON SMOKING STORE. My listing INCLUDES PHOTO OF ACTUAL BOOK for sale. Book NEAR FINE/ Covers NEAR FINE. Covers are yellow lettering black/red colour photo front. Covers and spine are flat clean bright no rips no bent corners no vertical creases beside spine or on spine almost no edge wear thin horizontal black line on spine not a remainder mark. Page edges slightly sunned and side edge has a 3/4 inch very thin light brown vertical line. ffep edge has owner’s name neatly cut out due to personality test in book. Inside of book is tight clean clear bright flat. Small bit of age darkening inside covers at binding and on edges of a few pages. ffep and back end paper are stuck to inside covers by about 1/8 inch seems to have been done when published. Book is slightly over-opened at page 333 but spine is not broken and no pages are loose or missing. Date small in ink on ffep. Part One - Airport. Part Two - Skypeople and Others. Part Three - Ready Steady Fly. Part Four - Airborne. Part Five - Emergency. Appendix One - What Goes Up. Appendix Two - Pilot Aptitude Test. Index. Pan Books, London U.K. paperback
Bookseller reference : B0151Avia-AirporIntl ISBN : 0330254170 9780330254175
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Brian Trubshaw
Concorde: The Inside Story
Sutton UK 2000. Reprint. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Hardcover. 176 pages. PUBLISHING DETAILS: Sutton UK 2000. Reprint. CONDITION: The book itself is in fine condition and comes in fine dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket is in excellent condtion. Dust jacket is unclipped. Dust jacket is protected in clear plastic sleeve. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. ABOUT THIS BOOK: As chief test pilot for BAC in the 1960s Brian Trubshaw was closely involved with the Anglo-French Concorde programme and flew the supersonic aircraft on its maiden flight in 1969 remaining a key member of the test programme after the aircraft entered airline service in 1967. This close association with Concorde affords him his unique position in offering the inside story of the aircraft from the early days of its planning in the 1950s through design and pre-flight testing maiden flight and demonstrations to certification and airline service. He also covers many other aspects of the programme from the cripplingly high development and construction costs to sales and post-delivery modification. The book reviews Concorde's 43-year service record with British Airways and Air France along with the prospects for its continuation in airline service into the 21st century. The author also offers his views on the next generation of supersonic passenger transport aircraft. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Aviation; ISBN: 0750923938. ISBN/EAN: 9780750923934. Inventory No: 19040151. 9780750923934 Sutton hardcover
Bookseller reference : 19040151 ISBN : 0750923938 9780750923934
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BRIAND (Paul L. Jr).
Amélia Earhart. Fille du ciel. Traduit de l'américain.
Planches hors-texte.
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BRIAND (Paul L. Jr).
Amélia Earhart. Fille du ciel. Traduit de l'américain.
Paris, Éditions France-Empire, 1960. In-8, broché, bien complet de sa jaquette illustrée, 318 pp.
Bookseller reference : 9871
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BRIAND (Paul L.).-
Amélia Earhart, Fille du ciel. Traduit de l'américain par Renée TESNIERE.
P., Editions France-Empire, 1960, in 8° broché, jaquette illustrée en couleurs, 318 pages ; illustrations.
Bookseller reference : 38843
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BRIAND JR. (Paul L.)
Amélia Earhart Fille du ciel
Editions France-Empire 1960, in-12 carré broché sous jaquette illustrée, 318 p. (bon exemplaire non coupé) Sur bon papier ; photos HT. Biographie enthousiasmante de cette aviatrice américaine, qui détint le record féminin de vitesse en 1930 puis fut la première femme à faire en solo la traversée de l'Atlantique en 1932.
Bookseller reference : 50228
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BRICKHILL Paul
The Dam Busters. With a Foreword by Marshal of the Royal Air Force The Lord Tedder. IN FULL MOROCCO WITH THEME TOOLING
Evans Brothers 1951. 8vo. First Edition with portrait frontispiece and 17 plates on 12; handsomely bound in full navy crushed morocco sides with gilt frame border back with raised bands ruled in gilt second and third compartments lettered and ruled in gilt all other compartments tooled in gilt with propeller motif hand-made endpapers a most attractive copy ideal as a gift or for presentation. The moving story of RAF Bomber Command's most famous squadron and Operation CHASTISE arguably the most famous air exploit of WWII. This book formed the basis of Michael Anderson's classic feature film 1954 of the same name starring Michael Redgrave Richard Todd and Nigel Stock. The stirring 'Dam Busters March' written by Eric Coates as the theme to the movie was almost immediately adopted as an official march of the Royal Air Force. Enser p.64; Mulholland & Jordan B121 Evans Brothers, hardcover
Bookseller reference : 15620
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BRICKHILL Paul
The Dam Busters. With a Foreword by Marshal of the Royal Air Force The Lord Tedder. Second Impression. BRIGHT CLEAN COPY IN DUSTWRAPPER
Evans 1951. 8vo. Second Impression with portrait frontispiece and 17 plates on 12 rear free endpaper very lightly spotted; navy cloth gilt back small fade mark at extreme head of backstrip else a very good bright clean copy in price-clipped dustwrapper the latter with minor loss just affecting title at head of backstrip frayed at tail of backstrip and mildly browned at rear panel. Published in the same year as the first impression. The moving story of RAF Bomber Command's most famous squadron and arguably the most famous air exploit of WWII. The stirring 'Dam Busters March' written by Eric Coates as the theme to the movie was almost immediately adopted as the official march of the Royal Air Force. Increasingly difficult to find in this condition. Enser p.64; Mulholland & Jordan B121 recording the first edition. Evans, hardcover
Bookseller reference : 8236
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Brickhill (Paul)
Bader vainqueur du ciel.
J'ai lu, collection Leur aventure, 1964, 1 vol. br. couv. ill. 370 pages.
Bookseller reference : 93600-C2752
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Brickhill (Paul)
Les briseurs de barrages.
français In-8 de 234 pp.; broché sous jaquette de l'éditeur. Collection "L'aventure vécue". Préface de Clostermann. Reproductions photographiques hors texte. Accrocs et manque de papier à la jaquette.
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BRICKHILL Paul
Bader vainqueur du ciel.
Broch?. 370 pages. Format de poche.
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BRICKHILL Paul
Bader, vainqueur du ciel. Photographies hors-texte.
Cartonnage de l'éditeur. 251 pages.
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BRICKHILL Paul
Les briseurs de barrages
Flammarion. 1954. In-8. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. légèrement passée, Coiffe en pied abîmée, Intérieur bon état. 234 pages. Dos déchiré et décollé en pied. Dos plié. Préface de Clostermann.. . . . Classification Dewey : 629.1-Aviation
Bookseller reference : ROD0023641
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BRICKHILL Paul
LES BRISEURS DE BARRAGES
Éditions Flammarion, tirage à 140 exemplaires numérotés, ici l'un des 110 sur papier Alfa (n°XII), 1 volume broché de format 21 x 15,5 cm, jaquette, 236 pages, exemplaire à l'état de neuf, non coupé. Frais de port en supplément.
Bookseller reference : JC49
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BRICKHILL Paul
Les briseurs de barrages.
Flammarion 1959 Flammarion, Coll. l'Aventure Vécue, 1959, 234 p., broché sous jaquette, quelques frottements sur les bords de la jaquette, haut du dos un peu émoussé, bon état pour le reste et intérieur bien propre.
Bookseller reference : 103028
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BRICKHILL Paul
Les briseurs de barrages.
Flammarion Aventure Vécue 1954 Flammarion, Coll. Aventure Vécue, 1954, 234 p., broché sous jaquette, dos légèrement aplati vers le premier plat, des déchirures sans manque sur la jaquette (bande adhésive sur le haut du dos), couverture un peu jaunie, manques de papier en bordure de quelques pages mal coupées.
Bookseller reference : 107740
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BRICKHILL Paul
Les briseurs de barrages. Photographies hors-texte. Préface de Clostermann.
Cartonnage de l'éditeur. 235 pages.
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BRICKHILL Paul
Les briseurs de barrages. Préface de Clostermann.
Broché. 236 pages. Jaquette. (En partie non coupé).
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BRICKHILL Paul
Reach for the Sky. Afterword by Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader. FINE COPY IN PUBLISHER'S SLIP-CASE
8vo., First Edition thus, with fine portrait frontispiece, 16pp of plates in monochrome, map and printed endpapers; blue boards blocked in black, black cloth back lettered in white, a fine copy in publisher's board slip-case.
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BRICKHILL Paul
Reach for the Sky. The Story of Douglas Bader. [Sixth Impression]. SIGNED BY BADER: IN FULL MOROCCO
8vo., Sixth Impression, with frontispiece and 24 plates on 12; handsomely bound in burgundy full crushed morocco, sides with gilt frame border, back with raised bands ruled in gilt, second and fourth compartments lettered in gilt, all other compartments tooled in gilt with a propeller motif, hand-made endpapers, a most attractive copy ideal as a gift or for presentation. SIGNED BY BADER ON DEDICATION. Published five months after the first impression. Written by Paul Brickhill (already celebrated as the author of another RAF classic 'The Dam Busters', 1951), 'Reach for the Sky' remains the best account of the legless Battle of Britain hero. It was the basis of Lewis Gilbert's hugely successful feature film (1954) starring Kenneth More in what was arguably his finest role. One of the legendary figures of the Royal Air Force, Douglas Bader was from the outset an outstanding athlete. As a cadet at Cranwell he gained his 'blues' for cricket, rugby, hockey and boxing. He represented the RAF at both cricket and rugby and would probably have been capped for England but for the accident that changed his life and created a legend. In 1931 a near-fatal air crash left him legless. Knowing that no man with such a handicap had ever walked without a stick he nevertheless found his way back to fitness playing tennis, golf and many others sports. He even flew again, until the authorities determined that a pilot without legs could not fly and discharged him from the service. With the outbreak of War he fought to be readmitted, not merely to a desk job, but back to the cockpit. Finally he was given command of a flight which quickly increased to five squadrons as the RAF realised that he was not only an outstanding pilot but an inspired leader of men and a fighter tactician almost of genius. Even as a POW his spirit was such that his captors were forced at one stage to remove his artificial limbs to prevent the chance of his escaping. Enser, p.375 (recording the first edition)
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BRICKHILL Paul
Reach for the Sky. The Story of Douglas Bader. BRIGHT, CLEAN COPY IN DUSTWRAPPER
8vo., First Edition, with frontispiece and 24 plates on 12, tiny signature on front free endpaper; navy cloth, backstrip lettered in gilt, a very good, bright, clean copy in price-clipped dustwrapper, the latter lightly age-soiled and rubbed at extremities. Written by Paul Brickhill (already celebrated as the author of another RAF classic 'The Dam Busters', 1951), 'Reach for the Sky' remains the best account of the leg-less Battle of Britain hero. It is the basis of Lewis Gilbert's hugely successful feature film (1954) starring Kenneth More in what was arguably his finest role. One of the legendary figures of the Royal Air Force, Douglas Bader was from the outset an outstanding athlete. As a cadet at Cranwell he gained his 'blues' for cricket, rugby, hockey and boxing. He represented the RAF at both cricket and rugby and would probably have been capped for England but for the accident that changed his life and created a legend. In 1931 a near-fatal air crash left him leg-less. Knowing that no man with such a handicap had ever walked without a stick he nevertheless found his way back to fitness playing tennis, golf and many others sports. He even flew again, until the authorities determined that a pilot without legs could not fly and discharged him from the service. With the outbreak of War he fought to be readmitted, not merely to a desk job, but back to the cockpit. Finally he was given command of a flight which quickly increased to five squadrons as the RAF realised that he was not only an outstanding pilot but an inspired leader of men and a fighter tactician almost of genius. Even as a POW of the Germans his spirit was such that his captors were forced at one stage to remove his artificial limbs to prevent the chance of him escaping. Enser, p.375.
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BRICKHILL Paul
Reach for the Sky. The Story of Douglas Bader. IN FULL THEMED MOROCCO
8vo., First Edition, with frontispiece and 24 plates on 12; handsomely bound in full navy crushed morocco, sides with gilt frame border, back with raised bands ruled in gilt, second and fourth compartments lettered in gilt, all other compartments tooled in gilt with a propeller motif, hand-made endpapers, ribbon marker, a most attractive copy ideal as a gift or for presentation. Written by Paul Brickhill (already celebrated as the author of another RAF classic 'The Dam Busters', 1951), 'Reach for the Sky' remains the best account of the legless Battle of Britain hero. It was the basis of Lewis Gilbert's hugely successful feature film (1954) starring Kenneth More in arguably his finest role. One of the legendary figures of the Royal Air Force, Douglas Bader was from the outset an outstanding athlete. As a cadet at Cranwell he gained his 'blues' for cricket, rugby, hockey and boxing. He represented the RAF at both cricket and rugby and would probably have been capped for England but for the accident that changed his life and created a legend. In 1931 a near-fatal air crash left him legless. Knowing that no man with such a handicap had ever walked without a stick he nevertheless found his way back to fitness playing tennis, golf and many others sports. He even flew again, until the authorities determined that a pilot without legs could not fly and discharged him from the service. With the outbreak of War he fought to be readmitted, not merely to a desk job, but back to the cockpit. Finally he was given command of a flight which quickly increased to five squadrons as the RAF realised that he was not only an outstanding pilot but an inspired leader of men and a fighter tactician almost of genius. Even as a POW his spirit was such that his captors were forced at one stage to remove his artificial limbs to prevent the chance of his escaping. Enser, p.375.
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BRICKHILL Paul
Reach for the Sky. The Story of Douglas Bader. NEAR FINE COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER
8vo., First Edition, with frontispiece and 24 plates on 12; navy cloth, backstrip lettered in gilt, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the latter chafed and head and tail, and with just the slightest browning at backstrip and (predominantly white) rear panel. Written by Paul Brickhill (already celebrated as the author of another RAF classic 'The Dam Busters', 1951), 'Reach for the Sky' remains the best account of the leg-less Battle of Britain hero. It is the basis of Lewis Gilbert's hugely successful feature film (1954) starring Kenneth More in what was arguably his finest role. One of the legendary figures of the Royal Air Force, Douglas Bader was from the outset an outstanding athlete. As a cadet at Cranwell he gained his 'blues' for cricket, rugby, hockey and boxing. He represented the RAF at both cricket and rugby and would probably have been capped for England but for the accident that changed his life and created a legend. In 1931 a near-fatal air crash left him leg-less. Knowing that no man with such a handicap had ever walked without a stick he nevertheless found his way back to fitness playing tennis, golf and many others sports. He even flew again, until the authorities determined that a pilot without legs could not fly and discharged him from the service. With the outbreak of War he fought to be readmitted, not merely to a desk job, but back to the cockpit. Finally he was given command of a flight which quickly increased to five squadrons as the RAF realised that he was not only an outstanding pilot but an inspired leader of men and a fighter tactician almost of genius. Even as a POW of the Germans his spirit was such that his captors were forced at one stage to remove his artificial limbs to prevent the chance of him escaping. VERY SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION. Enser, p.375.
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