James Means and problem of manflight during the period 1882-1920

by James Howard Means

$60 · Offered by Rulon-Miller Books

First edition

Washington, D.C. Smithsonian Institution, 1964. First edition, 8vo, pp. ix- x , 143; 29 plates, illustrations throughout text; fine in original blue cloth, gilt lettering on spine. The author's account of his father's interest and achievements in aeronautics; James Means, Sr., is best known for compiling the Aeronautical Annual 1895-1897 and for developing the James Means Control. Item #13271

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