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Published by University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A., 1984
ISBN 10: 0826307523ISBN 13: 9780826307521
Seller: Martin Nevers- used & rare books, Oxford, FL, U.S.A.
Association Member: FABA
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Vg+. First Edition. 231 pp incl index. Cover is dark blue with gold lettering on spine. Jacket is picture of balloons with dark blue title/author lettering on front. Minor wear to Jacket. Photo upon request.
Published by Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 1984
ISBN 10: 0826307523ISBN 13: 9780826307521
Seller: Arnold M. Herr, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Octavo. B&W illustrations. Condition: minor damp-stain to top edge of DJ, binding & pages; else VG/VG. 231 pages.
Published by University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, 1984
ISBN 10: 0826307523ISBN 13: 9780826307521
Seller: Clausen Books, RMABA, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+ (in mylar). Photographs/Drawings (illustrator). First Edition. Remainder mark on bottom edge, else textblock very clean and tight. Blue cloth binding. Unclipped dust jacket, light edge and corner wear; 231p., including notes, publications, and index. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.
Published by University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, 1984
ISBN 10: 0826307531ISBN 13: 9780826307538
Book
Reprint. 230mm x 160mm (9" x 6"). 231pp. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket as issued Illustrated laminated card cover.
Published by Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 1984
ISBN 10: 0826307523ISBN 13: 9780826307521
Seller: Arnold M. Herr, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Octavo. B&W illustrations. Fine in fine DJ. 230 pages.
Published by University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A., 1984
ISBN 10: 0826307531ISBN 13: 9780826307538
Seller: Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition Assumed. 231 Pages Indexed. Tight sqaure book. Emilio Herrera (1879-1967) recounts early days of aviation and experiments with hydrogen balloons and dirigibles. He arouses humor one moment and amazement the next in the depictions of courageous, if not foolhardy, young aviators. Underlying the adventure of daring races and the romantic gestures, such as his planned honeymoon trip in a balloon from Barcelona to Paris, is a detailed recollection of the scientific debates of aviation's early history. Herrera applied his training as an engineer to anything airborne: balloons, biplanes and other early aircraft, dirigibles, helicopters, the atomic and hydrogen bombs, and satellites. His professional career placed him in the mainstream of scientific investigation of the principles of flight, and he consulted with such major figures as Albert Einstein and Sir Arthur Eddington. Yet it is Herrera the adventurer, the fearless and brilliant scientist with an unfailing sense of humor, that comes through as narrator in the memoirs. His engaging candor and personal warmth are undiminished in his moments of triumph --- international fame as a balloonist and promoter of zeppelin travel --- and give balance and perspective to his life during the turmoil of the Spanish Civil War and his exile in Paris and life there under German occupation during World War II. Readers interested in ballooning and flying will be captivated by the personality and adventures of Herrera. The accompanying essay by Thomas Glick locates the events depicted in their historical and scientific context. Elizabeth Ladd's translation preserves Herrera's understated ironic wit. Glick is a professor of history and chair of the department at Boston University and the author of five books and numerous articles on Spanish history and the history of science. Elizabeth Ladd has translated several books for university presses. Contents: Part One - The Memoirs of Emilio Herrera, Instructions to Officers In Charge of Free Balloon Ascents, and Notes to Memoirs. Part Two - Emilio Herrera and Spanish Technology, Notes, and Publications of Emilio Herrera. Illustrated with a center section of black and white photographs. Frontispiece is a self-portrait drawn in the autographs book of a family friend while lecturing on aerodynamics in Santander and anticipating his planned balloon exploration to 20,000 meters, July 1936. Later in the month the Civil War broke out and the balloon was cut up for rain gear.
Published by University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, 1984
ISBN 10: 0826307523ISBN 13: 9780826307521
Seller: Abstract Books, Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Stated First Edition. 231 pages, notes, publications, index, 8vo, blue cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Published by University of New Mexico Press (1984), Albuquerque, 1984
ISBN 10: 0826307523ISBN 13: 9780826307521
Seller: Hoffman Books, ABAA, IOBA, Columbus, OH, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition; Review Copy with slip pasted on the front free endpaper. Blue cloth covers with gilt printing. This is a clean, nice copy. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket.
Published by University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, 1975
ISBN 10: 0826307523ISBN 13: 9780826307521
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First US Edition; First Printing. An unblemished first Printing of the First American Edition housed in a Fine dust-jacket; Flying is the memoirs of a Spanish aeronaut, Emilio Herrera. He tells of his experiences flying a variety of aircraft in both World War I and World War II. Herrera also discusses his thoughts on aviation and its importance. This book is an interesting read for anyone interested in aviation history or Spanish culture.; 8vo; 231 pages.