Birdflight as the Basis of Aviation: A Contribution Towards a System of Aviation

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Sale 420: Americana - Cartography - Gene Gammel Collection of Cowboy Toys & Memorabilia, Part I (#420) 01/21/2010 11:00 AM PST Closed
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Lot #4Birdflight as the Basis of Aviation: A Contribution Towards a System of Aviation

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Sale 420: Americana - Cartography - Gene Gammel Collection of Cowboy Toys & Memorabilia, Part I (#420) 01/21/2010 11:00 AM PST Closed
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Heading:

(Aeronautics)

Title:

Birdflight as the Basis of Aviation: A Contribution Towards a System of Aviation

Author:

Lilienthal, Otto

Place Published:

London

Publisher:

Longman, Green, and Co.

Date Published:

1911

Description:

xxiv, 142, [1] ad pp. Folding plates at rear. (8vo) original green cloth. First English Edition.

Seminal work on gliding and aeronautic lift by studying the flight of birds; served as inspiration to the Wright brothers, Langley & others. Translated from the second German edition.

Condition:

Ex-library copy with stamps, call numbers, etc. Some edge wear; good.

Item#:

207017

Headline:

O. Lilienthal Birdflight as the Basis of Aviation
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