Putnam's History of Aircraft Series - 6 Volume Hardcover Set 2002 Phillip Jarret

by Phillip Jarret

$176 · Offered by eBay

Item Description: Up for sale is the highly coveted, Complete 6-Volume Set of Putnam's History of Aircraft, curated and edited by renowned aviation historian Philip Jarrett. ⚠️ A Note on Completeness for Collectors: While the publisher’s original marketing and dust jacket flaps stated this would be a 12-volume masterwork, the publisher canceled the project halfway through. Only 6 volumes were ever printed. Because production ceased permanently, this 6-volume collection represents the true, definitive, and complete run of everything ever published in this highly respected reference series. You do not need to hunt down any missing volumes—this is the entire collection. Originally retailing at $88 AUD per volume, these beautifully produced hardcovers are a gold standard reference for any serious military historian, researcher, or aviation enthusiast. Over $500 in value for only $249.95 plus shipping. Lots of weight with 8 kilos (19 pounds) in books. Volume 1: Pioneer Aircraft: Early Aviation to 1914 Core Focus: The experimental dawn of aviation up to the outbreak of the First World War. Contents & Themes: Explores early gliders, the Wright Brothers' breakthroughs, and early European engine advancements. Details how early flight shifted from dangerous, unscientific stunts into structured aerodynamic engineering. Focuses heavily on the transition from wood-and-canvas kites to rigid control surfaces. Key Aircraft Covered: Wright Flyer, Bleriot XI, Santos-Dumont Demoiselle, Early Fa

• Publisher: Putnam Aeronautical Books
• Year: 2002
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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