- Bookseller: John Michael Lang Fine Books
- Seller Inventory #: 18333
- Format: Hardback
- Edition: First edition
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Aviation History Publications,
- Place: Concord, CA:
- Date published: 1961.
Book Description
Concord, CA: Aviation History Publications, 1961. Hardback First edition 9" x 6". 391pp. Navy-blue cloth covered hardback with gilt lettering in dust wrapper. Spine tips are corners are lightly bumped, spine lightly cocked, light shelf wear, else VG+ condition. The dust jacket has moderate edge wear and general rubbing, VG condition. Inscribed and signed by the author on the first leaf. From the front flap, "... a detailed and illustrated history of all aircraft types operated by the United States Navy during the 1920's and 1930's." Illustrated with black and white photographs.
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rubbing : Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually
used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
dust jacket : A protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps around the binding of a book.
vg : Very Good condition. can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. Any defects must be noted. (defined by AB Bookman's Weekly)
spine : The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf. Also known as the back.
cocked : Refers to a state where the spine of a book is lightly "twisted" in such a way that the front and rear boards of a book do not align when the book is lying flat. Severity may differ.
gilt : The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book. The edges of the text block, or an inlay in the front cover of the boards, for example.
bumped : Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light bending.
inscribed : a short note written by the author or a previous owner in the beginning of a book, generally accompanied by a signature.
Cloth : Generally refers to a hardcover with cloth covering the outside of the book covers.
shelf wear : Minor wear resulting from a book being place on, and taken from a bookshelf, especially along the bottom edge.
