{"product_id":"history-of-aviation-large-format-illustrated-encyclopaedia-in-original-slipcase","title":"HISTORY OF AVIATION — Large-Format Illustrated Encyclopaedia in Original Slipcase","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eA comprehensive illustrated history of human flight from winged gods and balloons to modern aviation and space exploration, told by pilots, designers and technicians in 500 pages of factual narrative and full-colour illustrations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\" style=\"width: 99.973%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1034%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSBN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.6755%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOriginal SBN:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 450 01385 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0-450-01385-5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 978-0-450-01385-2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1034%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook cover finish(es)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.6755%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLarge-format hardcover \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDust jacket\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOriginal rigid illustrated slipcase\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1034%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.6755%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1034%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.6755%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn W R Taylor, Kenneth Munson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1034%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.6755%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJohn W. 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Taylor and Kenneth Munson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1034%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.6755%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e512\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1034%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.6755%;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1972\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFirst published in 1972 by New English Library, Barnard's Inn, Holborn, London E.C.1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1034%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.6755%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1034%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.6755%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e25 × 35 × 5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA magnificent large-format aviation encyclopaedia, presented in its original illustrated slipcase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst published in 1972 by New English Library, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of Aviation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an impressive illustrated reference work edited by two distinguished British aviation historians, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn W. 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The book's printed spine identifies the title and editors when displayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts impressive dimensions, illustrated presentation and original protective case make this a particularly appealing piece for aviation enthusiasts, collectors of vintage aviation literature and lovers of substantial illustrated books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn encyclopaedic journey through aviation history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated with the contributions of an international team of writers, photographers, artists, pilots, aircraft designers and technicians, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of Aviation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e traces the extraordinary development of human flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe narrative begins with the earliest myths and dreams of flying, follows the pioneering age of balloons and airships, and explores the rapid evolution of powered aircraft through the twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book covers aviation's technological achievements, historic breakthroughs, remarkable personalities, commercial development and military applications, extending into the age of space exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining detailed historical writing with extensive full-colour illustrations, this monumental volume celebrates the inventors, aviators, engineers and countless other individuals who shaped the history of flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John W R Taylor, Kenneth Munson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55119182627162,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/HISTORY_OF_AVIATION.png?v=1793789779","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/history-of-aviation-large-format-illustrated-encyclopaedia-in-original-slipcase","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}