1974 The Airship A History Basil Collier 1st American Ed Zeppelin WWI HC
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An illustrated aviation history tracing the development of the airship from its earliest experimental beginnings through the great rigid dirigibles, wartime Zeppelins, intercontinental passenger service, polar exploration, and later military programs. Basil Collier follows the technology from early balloon-inspired designs and Henri Giffard’s pioneering steam-powered craft through the German Zeppelin program, World War I bombing raids, British and American naval airships, and famous craft such as the Graf Zeppelin, Hindenburg, Akron, Macon, R.100, and R.101.
The book includes numerous historical photographs and illustrations, along with chapters devoted to German military and naval airships during World War I, the postwar era, transatlantic travel, and the future of lighter-than-air aviation. Detailed appendices identify German and American airships, while additional tables document German airship raids against Britain from 1915 through 1918. An excellent reference for collectors and readers interested in Zeppelin history, WWI aviation, naval airships, engineering, transportation, and early flight.
Written by Basil Collier and published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons in 1974. Stated first American edition. Hardcover with 271 pages, bibliography, notes, tables, appendices, and index.
The dark blue cloth hardcover remains in good vintage condition with a firm binding and clean, readable interior pages. The covers show moderate rubbing, scuffing, spotting, and shelf wear, with some fading to the spine lettering. Page edges display age toning. No writing, highlighting, or major interior damage observed. No dust jacket. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition. This is the exact copy pictured.
SKU G/28
1974 The Airship A History Basil Collier 1st American Ed Zeppelin WWI HC
$39.99
The book includes numerous historical photographs and illustrations, along with chapters devoted to German military and naval airships during World War I, the postwar era, transatlantic travel, and the future of lighter-than-air aviation. Detailed appendices identify German and American airships, while additional tables document German airship raids against Britain from 1915 through 1918. An excellent reference for collectors and readers interested in Zeppelin history, WWI aviation, naval airships, engineering, transportation, and early flight.
Written by Basil Collier and published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons in 1974. Stated first American edition. Hardcover with 271 pages, bibliography, notes, tables, appendices, and index.
The dark blue cloth hardcover remains in good vintage condition with a firm binding and clean, readable interior pages. The covers show moderate rubbing, scuffing, spotting, and shelf wear, with some fading to the spine lettering. Page edges display age toning. No writing, highlighting, or major interior damage observed. No dust jacket. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition. This is the exact copy pictured.
SKU G/28