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10 - [AERONAUTICS] TURGAN, Louis. A History of Aviation.
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Estimate €150
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[AERONAUTICS] TURGAN, Louis. A History of Aviation. Aeroplanes and Aviators of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. The dawn of aviation! First edition published at the time of the first great aeronautical feats of the 20th century. Paris, Geisler, 1909. In-8, ebony half-maroquin with corner pieces, ribbed spine, covers preserved. 280 pp. and 5 unnumbered folios (advertisements), black-and-white illustrations in the text and as inserts. Cover preserved but slightly soiled. First edition of this documentary study tracing the history of the conquest of the air, from the earliest aeronautical experiments to the recent advances in aeroplane technology. In fine condition, in a fine later binding.
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About the sale Sale of collectable books and first editions – Varia III –
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Auction time 09/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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