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Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Published by Bloomsbury, 1997
ISBN 10: 0747535965ISBN 13: 9780747535966
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Book
Paperback. Condition: 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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Hardcover. Condition: Good.
Published by The Ecco Press, NJ, 1998
Seller: Battleground Books, Yorktown, VA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: 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.
Published by The Ecco Press, Hopewell, NJ, 1997
Seller: Virg Viner, Books, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: 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.
Published by Ecco Pr, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1998
ISBN 10: 0880016361ISBN 13: 9780880016360
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: 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.
Published by Ecco Press,, Hopewell:, 1998
ISBN 10: 0880016361ISBN 13: 9780880016360
Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Illustrated. First American printing. About fine in like dust jacket.
Published by Ecco Press, Hopewell, 1998
ISBN 10: 0880016361ISBN 13: 9780880016360
Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Illustrated. First American printing. Fine in a very near fine (light scratch on front panel) dust jacket.
Published by Bloomsbury, London, 1977
First Edition
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.
Published by Ecco Press, 1998
Seller: Antheil Booksellers, No. Bellmore, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Master of the Balloon, Conqueror of the Air. 160pp. Ill.
Published by London. Bloomsbury, 2007
Seller: Libris Books, Bristol, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: 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.
Published by Ecco, New Jersey, 1997
ISBN 10: 0880016361ISBN 13: 9780880016360
Seller: Mr Pickwick's Fine Old Books, Katoomba, NSW, Australia
Book First Edition
Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: 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.
Published by Bloomsbury 1997, 1997
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
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Published by The Ecco Press, Hopewell, NJ, 1997
Seller: Antiquariat Lindbergh, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany
Condition: 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.
Published by The Ecco Press, Hopewell, NJ, 1997
Seller: Antiquariat Lindbergh, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany
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.
Published by The Ecco Press, Hopewell, NJ, 1998
Seller: Antiquariat Lindbergh, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany
Condition: 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.
Published by The Ecco Press, Hopewell, NJ, 1997
Seller: Antiquariat Lindbergh, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany
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.
Published by Ecco, 1998
ISBN 10: 0880016361ISBN 13: 9780880016360
Seller: J. Mercurio Books, Maps, & Prints IOBA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. DJ in archival cover. Stated first edition 1998 with a full number line starting with 1.
Published by Ecco, 1997
ISBN 10: 0756751381ISBN 13: 9780756751388
Seller: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: 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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Seller: Houtman Boeken, Utrecht, Netherlands
1997, 160pp. Hardcover met stofomslag. De stofomslag heeft lichte slijtage. Binnenwerk helemaal netjes.
Published by Bloomsbury, London, 1997
ISBN 10: 0747535965ISBN 13: 9780747535966
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. ; 7.8 X 5.4 X 0.8 inches; 160 pages.
Published by Bloomsbury London 1997, 1997
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
First Edition
1st edition dust jacket New Book small octavo 160pp., b/w plates, diags., glossary., bibliog., Story of the Great French Balloon Pioeer.