Description: Very Good. This book is in very good condition. The previous owners name is printed on the first free end page. The cover has minor shelfwear and a crease on the bottom corner of the back cover. ********** " Recounts the development of tailless and delta-winged military aircraft, looks at the many Northrop designs, and shows how features of these early prototypes have influenced modern aircraft design. " read more
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. "The first part of this book provides the reader with an insight into the development of tailess aircraft throughout the world through World War II and the years immediately following. The second part is devoted entirely to the story of Jack Noarthrop's flying wings..." 230 pages, clean text, tight binding. Cover has minor wear, price sticker. read more
Binding: Oversized Softcover
Publisher: Smithsonian Inst Pr, Washington, D.C., U.S. A
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780874749670ISBN:0874749670
Description: Very Good. 0-87474-967-0 Used 230 pages, Selected Bibliography, Index, B/W Photos, Line Drawings Glossary. Book is clean inside & out but for owners name on title page. First part of book provides insight into the development of Tailless aircraft throughout the world through World War II and the years immediately following. Second part of book is devoted entirely to the story of Jack Northrop's flying wings. Contents include: First Fifty Years of Tailless Aircraft, 1870-1920; The War Years; ... read more
Edition: 2nd paperback printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: National Air and Space Museum/Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780874749670ISBN:0874749670
Description: Near new 1988 printing softcover. Just a hint of storage wear to cover edges. Pages are clean with no marks or writing. No spine creases. Not remaindered. Not ex-library. Not book club. read more
Edition: F
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Washington, DC Smithsonian Inst. Press 1983.
ISBN-13:9780874749670ISBN:0874749670
Description: Book Paperback in very good condition. Binding tight. Text very good. 230 pages. Cover shows very slight wear. 1st edition. Binding is 1st printing. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Smithsonian, Washington DC
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780874749670ISBN:0874749670
Description: Good Minus. No Dust Jacket. 8 x 10. Trade paper. Edgewear. Bent corner on front cover. 2 creases on Front cover. Major tear on back cover. (Aviation-blue, grey/white letters) " read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Washington D.C. : Smithsonian Institution Press, 1988
Date Published: 1988
Description: Very Good. History of the "Flying Wing" aircraft. Reprint, softcover, owner's emboss to title page, few light creases to covers, light wear to edges, otherwise clean and solid, a VG copy. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Smithsonian Inst Pr
Date Published: 1984-02
ISBN-13:9780874749670ISBN:0874749670
Description: Good. Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
Description: Very good. VG/Exceptionally clean and bright former library. B/W photos throughout. Measures 8" x 10 1/4". Includes a history of tailless aircraft and the Northrop years. read more
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