William ley (64 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: Good. 1st UK edition. Cloth, dj, F/G. xiii+528pp, 45 b/w illustrations, index, dustjacket worn and chipped at the edges, otherwise a nice copy. A history of astronomy and of the astronomers themsleves. Well written, first published in the USA. 850 grams.

Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. First Edition. Cover art; B&W Drawings; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 144 pages; August, 1955. Galaxy Publishing. Vol 10, No. 5. Digest sized paperback in glossy color illustrated covers - by Kirberger. 1st appearance of the William Tenn short novel - "The Flat-Eyed Monster" along with Sturgeon's "Twink" " and more. Bright, tight and fresh; crisp edged and uniformly bright covers. Trace shelf evidence to cover edges and usual mild wrinkling to cover stock over spine. Expected light general toning to page stock. NF. Illustrated by Kirberger (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. First Edition. G : in Good condition without dust jacket. 190mm x 130mm (7" x 5"). 192pp. British Edition.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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mass market paperback. Zustand: acceptable; used. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDED12mo; 668 pages; acceptable mass market paperback; slight nicks and chips to cover edges; spine starting to slant; tips bumped with slight chip or fray; ink and stamp front blurb page by previous owner; tanned pages; scuff to face back cover; clean pages; prompt shipping with tracking.…

Hardback. Zustand: New.

mass market paperback. Zustand: acceptable; used. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDED12mo; 192 pages; acceptable mass market paperback; tanned pages; some faint foxing; tips bumped; few slight nicks to edges; spine starting and starting to slant; clean pages; prompt shipping with tracking.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A clean, tight copy. Light wear to the edges. NEW EU 5 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.…

Softcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. 131 pages (complete). An inconsiderately stored copy of this anthology of science fiction stories. This issue was the first of two to be published in 1970 and reprinted stories from the original title-series in the 1930s and 1940s. The covers are much worn all about. The spine has been repaired with brown packing tape. The covers are creased, marked but still resonant. They are secure and sure. The contents are tanned from paper quality, they have some short wear to the edges. However, the pages are also clean, clear, amenable, congenial, agreeably tidy. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket, As Issued. 1956: THE FLYING SAUCER LEAVES SCIENCE FICTION AND ENTERS THE HANGAR. A striking Atomic Age issue of Mechanix Illustrated, dominated by Gurney Miller's dramatic flying-saucer cover and the announcement U.S. AIR FORCE REVEALS OUR FLYING SAUCER. Inside, noted science writer and rocketry popularizer Willy Ley explains the proposed disc-shaped aircraft then associated with Avro Canada's work for the U.S. Air Force. Rather than treating the saucer simply as extraterrestrial speculation, Ley presents it as an engineering problem-placing this issue squarely at the intersection of 1950s UFO culture, Cold War aviation, and technological futurism. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: THE HOW-TO-DO MAGAZINE. Illustrated magazine in color pictorial wrappers, priced 25 cents. Cover artwork by Gurney Miller depicts a disc-shaped aircraft rocketing above a city. The March 1956 issue includes photographs, diagrams, technical drawings, advertisements, and spot illustrations throughout. Ley's four-page cover feature, 'How the Flying Saucer Works,' begins on page 78 with a dramatic two-page illustrated opening. Other features include Frank Tinsley's 'Why Don't We Build an Atoms-for-Peace Dirigible?'; Tom McCahill's retrospective 'My Ten Years of Car-Testing'; R. C. Sebold's 'Is the Pilot Obsolete?'; Robert Hertzberg's 'The Gun That Refused to Die'; and the magazine's characteristic assortment of automobile, home-workshop, electronics, and do-it-yourself material. Period advertising appears throughout, including automotive, radio, television, tools, technical-training, and mail-order advertising. CONDITION: CAREFULLY HANDLED. Very Good. Binding remains sound. Moderate rubbing and handling wear to the pictorial wrappers, with edge and corner wear and small creases. Interior pages remain clean with expected age-toning. The illustrated flying-saucer cover remains bright and visually strong. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: WHEN THE FLYING SAUCER BECAME AN ENGINEERING PROJECT. Willy Ley's 'How the Flying Saucer Works' is an unusually vivid artifact from the point where popular flying-saucer fascination met genuine Cold War aerospace experimentation. The article discusses disc-shaped aircraft development associated with Avro Canada and the U.S. Air Force, presenting the saucer not merely as UFO speculation but as a potentially workable military aircraft. The article continues to appear in bibliographies devoted to UFO-like aircraft and the history of flying-saucer technology. ATOMIC AGE OPTIMISM. The same issue contains Frank Tinsley's 'Why Don't We Build an Atoms-for-Peace Dirigible?'-an ambitious proposal for nuclear-powered lighter-than-air flight. Together the two features capture a particularly exuberant moment in mid-century technological culture, when atomic power, radical aircraft, automation, and futuristic transportation seemed close enough to illustrate, diagram, and build. SUBJECTS: Flying Saucers, UFOs, Willy Ley, U.S. Air Force, Avro Canada, Cold War Aviation, Atomic Age, Experimental Aircraft, Gurney Miller, Atoms for Peace, Nuclear Aviation, 1950s Technology, Science and Technology, Aviation, UFOs, Popular Science, Atomic Age, Cold War, Science Fiction, Vintage Magazines, Automotive History, Futurism.…

Reprint. Good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 220 pages. Subjects: Crime and mystery. 20th century crime. Crime history. 1 Kg.

Reprint. Good paperback copy; edges somewhat dust-dulled and nicked. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 220 pages. Subjects: Crime and mystery. 20th century crime. Crime history. 1 Kg.

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Zustand: Good. Good condition. Six paperback issues from April 1955-September 1955 in one Galaxy Science Fiction subscription binder. Covers creased. Pages toned. (science fiction, galaxy, galaxy science fiction ).

Zustand: Fair. Acceptable condition. Six paperback issues from April 1954-September 1954 in one Galaxy Science Fiction subscription binder. Covers creased, scuffed and taped. Pages toned and edges chipped. (science fiction, galaxy, galaxy science fiction ).

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Six paperback issues from May 1957-October 1957 in one Galaxy Science Fiction subscription binder. Covers creased. Pages toned. (science fiction, galaxy, galaxy science fiction ).

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Six paperback issues from November 1956-April 1957 in one Galaxy Science Fiction subscription binder. Covers creased. Pages toned. (science fiction, galaxy, galaxy science fiction ).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - G.K. Chesterton delves into Charles Dickens's unfinished masterpiece, 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood,' in 'The Trial of John Jasper for the Murder of Edwin Drood.' This critical work explores the enduring questions surrounding Dickens's final novel, particularly the role of John Jasper and the unresolved fate of Edwin Drood. A fascinating study for devotees of literary criticism and detective fiction, the book examines the intricate plot and compelling characters that have captivated readers for generations. Chesterton's analysis offers insightful perspectives on the mystery's potential resolution and the legal implications of the evidence presented. Perfect for readers interested in the complexities of criminal law and the enduring power of Dickens's storytelling, this volume preserves a classic interpretation of an equally classic, albeit incomplete, tale.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Pappe. Zustand: Gut. xiii+528 S., 24cm Zustand: Pappeinband, guter Zustand ohne Schutzumschlag, Papier etwas gebräunt--- Inhalt: A History of astronomy and of the astronomers themsleves, 54 Abbildungen. KK-PS23-4 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 851.