eather charles (28 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

First Edition. 1983 1st edition in tight binding with numerous B&W illustrations; faint yellowing to top page fore-edge; from the library of Ray Hanna with gift inscription from his son, Mark Hanna, on front free endpaper; otherwise, a clean, tidy copy. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. very good, inscription on front endpaper minor foxing to top edges, small ( 1 cm) closed tear to top of unclipped dustjacket spine.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. sideways 8vo laminated boards pp120 bw plates F- The founding years of Cathay Pacific Airways, the title referring to early aircraft. Book inside a card presentation case.

Zustand: Good. Original black boards, dust jacket, illustrated in b/w, 8vo. About Cathay Pacific Airways.; Small dedication and date on endpaper; edges dust jacket slightly wotn.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. 341 pages (complete).Small closed tears on jacket and marked.Internally clean.Tightly bound.Due to weight postal adjustments may be required. MK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. In hardback Illustrated with photographs From time to time quite remarkable stories appear in book form. "Syd's Pirates" is the story of an airline ? Cathay Paci?c Airways, one of the greatest success stories in an industry that is plagued with troubles in this present time. Cathay Pacific, based in Hong Kong is a romantic air- line. The distinctive green and white colors of this most respected airline have always held an air of mystique for the International traveler. "Syd's Pirates" is the story of people, from the pilots, the ground staff and other hard working and devoted people that has made Cathay Pacific the airline that it is today. This remarkable book traces the company from its humble beginnings as the Roy Farrell import-Export Company prior to becoming incorporated as the airline now known as Cathay Pacific Airways. This book has been written by a man, Capt. Charles (Chic) Eather who has lived it all. It is written with warmth, humor and sadness and includes such famous events as the world's first skyjacking ? the Catalina known as "Miss Macao", a Cathay Pacific aircraft. The shooting down of one of the company's airliners over Hainan Island by communist fighters, to name but two events in this fascinating book.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. private library liquidation new. Comes with box cover.

BLACK CLOTH. Zustand: FINE. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: FINE. FIRST BRITISH EDITION. A STRONG CLEAN TIGHT COPY. Size: LARGE OCTAVO.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. The jacket and boards are slightly shelf rubbed but tidy overall. The binding is secure. Insect marks on the front end page. No inscriptions or annotations. Protected in cellophane. Extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Some slight edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, corners slightly bruised, not price clipped (no published price), previous owner's bookplate to ffep (John R. Lyon, Director of Logistics at NASA), internally clean tight and square, overall a vg++ copy, 342pp, lavishly illustrated. The story of the Cathay Pacific Airline. Quite a scarce book.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. Scarce title. Fine book and near fine dust jacket. Minor crinkles to top edge of dustjacket the only mar. Dedicated and signed by the author. 25cm x 17.5cm 254pp. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. THE AUTHORS RECOLLECTIONS OF AVIATION AT AND AROUND HONG KONG'S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Signed by Author(s).

4to (25.5x19cm), hardback, prelims + 342pp. Good condition in good dustwrapper (unclipped, general wear, edges chipped and creased, rubbed, several surface scratches). Shelf wear with lower edges chipped, lightly bumped, page edges age-toned and a bit soiled. Contents good. With b&w photographs and illustrations. Pictures available on request. The story of Cathay Pacific.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Hard cover book in good+ condition with dust jacket in good condition. Shelfwear to edges of jacket with a couple of dings and scratches to rear. Pages lightly tanned throughout. This is a heavy book and would require extra postage for overseas delivery. 4to. 341pp.

12mo (oblong, 18.8x21.5cm), hardback, 129pp. Very good condition in very good card slipcase with section cut out at front to reveal the illustration on the front cover. Mild wear only. Pictures available on request. 'Betsy and Niki comprised the founding fleet of Cathay Pacific Airways.'.

Hardcover. Zustand: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: dj. First Edition. Quarto, black hardcover, spine printed with yellow lettering, [x], 342 pp., frontispiece, illustrated throughout with photographs and maps. Boards and spine ends rubbed, light foxing on endpapers, otherwise a very good copy in worn dust-jacket (some tears on dust-jacket with no loss of text). First edition. An account of the history and rise of Cathay Pacific Airways written by a long-serving pilot of the airline's formative years. Charles "Chic" Eather, who served as a Gunner in the 1st Australian Anti-Aircraft Regiment during World War Two, relates the Cathay Pacific story through the voices of the devoted and hard-working people, pilots and ground staff that made Cathay Pacific the airline that it is today. He also relates many of his own experiences during his time with the company, including the world's first skyjacking and the shooting down of one of the company's airliners over Hainan Island by communist fighters.

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: dj. First Edition. Quarto, black hardcover, spine printed with yellow lettering, [x], 342 pp., frontispiece, illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps throughout, some documents included. Spine ends and corners a little rubbed and bumped, foxing on top and fore-edge of text block, light foxing on endpapers, edges of dust-jacket a little worn, foxing on inside of dust-jacket; otherwise a very good copy. First edition. An account of the history and rise of Cathay Pacific Airways written by a long-serving pilot of the airline's formative years. Charles "Chic" Eather, who served as a Gunner in the 1st Australian Anti-Aircraft Regiment during World War Two, relates the Cathay Pacific story through the voices of the devoted and hard-working people, pilots and ground staff that made Cathay Pacific the airline that it is today. He also relates many of his own experiences during his time with the company, including the world's first skyjacking and the shooting down of one of the company's airliners over Hainan Island by communist fighters.

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: dj. Quarto, black hardcover, 342 pp., frontispiece, numerous illustrations. A fine copy in dust-jacket. Syd's Pirates is the story of people, from the pilots the ground staff and other hard working and devoted people that has made Cathay Pacific the airline that it is today.

Hardcover.

1st edition chipped dust jacket Near Fine lge. octavo 341pp., b/w pls., maps, bibliog., The History of Cathay Pacific.

1st edition dust jacket Fine lge. octavo 341pp., b/w pls., maps, bibliog., The History of Cathay Pacific.

1st edition dust jacket Near Fine lge. octavo 341pp., b/w pls., maps, bibliog., The History of Cathay Pacific.

unknown_binding. Zustand: Very Good. Oversized hardcover with dust jacket. Brown paper over boards with white lettering on front and spine. Binding is tight and secure. DJ is clean with minimal wear, wrapped in protective mylar. Pages are clean, crisp, and bright. Printed in B&W. 254 pages. Copyright page dated 1996. A very good copy. This is an oversized book, so extra shipping will be necessary for priority or international shipping. This volume comes from the Aviation collection of Prof. Chris Sterling. Sterling spent his lifetime teaching, writing, and collecting books on civil and military aviation. We are proud to house his Aviation collection, part of the extensive library which is his legacy. We ship everyday from a real neighborhood bookstore. This description is written by an actual person, who is holding the book in front of them to make sure it?s properly described. Please contact us with questions or if you would like to see photographs.

1st edition dust jacket As New lge. octavo 341pp., b/w pls., maps, bibliog., The History of Cathay Pacific. Ownership inscription o/w nice copy.

reprint dust jacket Very Nice Copy 8vo. xviii + 254pp., b/w plates, maps, appends., bibliog., index, Recollections of Aviation at and around Hong Kong's International Airport. Presentation copy signed by Charles Eather. A very nice copy.