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London: Jonathan Cape, 1935. Second Revised Edition. First Printing. fair. 491, illus., maps, boards scuffed and soiled, small tear at spine.

Hamden, CT: Archon Books, 1973 [c1972]. good, good. 23 cm, 208, index, front DJ flap price clipped, edges soiled. An informative guide to works by and about T. E. Lawrence. Many of the items have a physical description and a synopsis of the content.

New York: Duell, Sloan & Pearce, Inc, 1959. First American Edition. fair to good. 358, frontis illus., maps, bibliography, discoloration ins flylves, small stains to fore-edge, bd corners worn, bds soiled & spotted. Some wear to spine edges, spine somewhat faded.

London: Jonathan Cape, 1945. New Enlarged Edition. Eighth Printing. fair to good. 491, illus., fold-out maps, ink name & bookplate inside front flyleaf, boards somewhat scuffed, spine discolored.

New York: Harper & Row, 1977. First U.S. Edition. good, ex-lib., good. 352, illus., maps, notes, biblio., index, lib. bookplate inside front flyleaf, DJ taped down, rough spots inside rear flyleaf

New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1989. First American Edition. First Printing. good, good. 568, maps, footnotes, bibliography, index, slight weakness to fr bd, some soiling to fore-edge, DJ somewhat soiled & some edge wear. This book contains 170 letters written by T. E. Lawrence between 1905 and 1935. Recipients of Lawrence's letters include Lady Astor, Robert Graves, E. M. Forster, John Buchan, and perhaps most important Mrs. George Bernard Shaw, to whom he revealed his feelings on women and sexuality. There also is a selection of his war correspondence, showing the real nature of his involvement in the Arab campaign.

Place_Pub: Bloomington, IN: Authorhouse, 2004. good. 156 pages> Wraps, ink notation on rear endpaper. Signed by the author.

Atlanta: Peachtree. First Revised Edition [stated]. First Printing [stated]. Trade paperback. Good. [6], 82, [8] pages. Photo of the author. Signed by the author with a sentiment on half-title page. This is one of the All-Star Sports Story series. Cover has some wear and soiling. Corner crinkle on half-title page. The author was surrounded by sports growing up. He earned a bachelor's degree in history and then a law degree. After retiring from the practice of law, he became a full-time writer. More than anything, T. J. wants to be a pitcher. But he's smaller than his teammates, and his pitches just don't pack the power they need to strike out batters. When T. J. learns about one of baseball's early heroes, Pittsburgh Pirate Rip Sewell, he decides to try Sewell's secret weapon. But will his teammates give T. J. a chance to prove that he can be a pitcher? And will T. J.'s secret pitch help lead his team to victory? Author Fred Bowen continues his Sports Story series… Leer más

Washington DC: United States Air Force, c1952. Compilation of looseleaf pages with various dates. Nine-ring binder. Good. Various paginations (approximately 150 pages). Illustrations (some with color). Table of Contents includes: Introduction, Takeoff, Climb, Range, Endurance, Descent, Air Refueling, Approach and Landing, Mission Planning, Flight Limitations, and Miscellaneous Charts. Alphabetical Index at the end. It appears that page A2-15/16 is a replacement/update page dated 1962. Other pages noted as having dates in 1960 and 1961. Page A2-25 dated December 1952. Among the topics addressed are: Air Refueling, Airspeed Limitations, Navigation System, Bombing System, Emergency Operations, Engine Failure, Landing, Mission Planning, Radar Bombing, and Takeoff. Binder has label stating "Performance Data Maj. J. W. Kaylor" on front. Binder has marks, soiling, and wear. Also included is a one page Weight and Balace Clearance Form F., DD Form 365F with notations from 18 September 1961… Leer más

Washington DC: United States Air Force, 1961. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Single sheet, printed on one side, Five-hole punched. Fair. The format is approximately 8.25 inches by 10.75 inches. Tear at one hole, chip at middle hole. Pencil notation and date stamp (Special Group Files) at top corners. This is interim change 4, 5 October 1961, to T. O. 1F-106A-16-1 dated 14 April 1961, changed 26 May 1961, and T.O. 1F-106A-16-1 dated 15 September 1961 when received. Surviving copies of individual Interim Change notices are extremely rare. This interim change was effective until superseded or included in a formal change. This is a potentially significant interim change to the procedures for the GAR missile. The instructions involved changes paragraphs 206, 2-8, 209, and 2-10. It required the renumbering of about 18 steps (23, 24, 31-37, and 49a -49i. It called attention to stray voltage on GAR missile igniter disconnects and also involved checking the MB-1 Ejection Rack. These changes… Leer más

Washington DC: United States Air Force, 1961. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Single sheet, printed on both sides, Three-hole punched. Fair. The format is approximately 8.25 inches by 10.75 inches. Pencil notation and date stamp (Special Group Files) at top corners. This is interim change 5, 20 December 1961, to T. O. 1F-106A-16-1 dated 15 September 1961, changed 10 November 1961, Surviving copies of individual Interim Change notices are extremely rare. This interim change was effective until superseded or included in a formal change. This is a potentially significant interim change to the procedures for the MB-1 missile. Among the changes directed were the deletion of "Restricted Data" marking from the back of pave viii and to change the second Note at paragraph 2-14 on page 2-22 to read "With MB-1 aboard, the armament controls, listed in step 11 paragraph 2015, will be safety-sealed in the positions indicated. Related changes to T.O. 1F-106A-16-2 and T.O. 1F-106A-CL-16-1-1, T.O.… Leer más

Washington DC: United States, Department of the Air Force, 1962. TO 1F-106A-1, The Flight Manual for the iconic F-106 A & B Delta Dart jet fighter of the US Air Force was published Feb 1, 1962. Disbound, nine-hole punched. Very good. The format is approximately 8.5 inches by 10.75 inches. Nine hole punched. Section IV ONLY 56 pages. Illustrations (some with color). The contents include Air-Conditioning and Pressurization System; Antifog Systems; Anti-icing and Rain Removal Systems; Lighting Equipment; Oxygen System; Directional Indicator (Slaved); Armament; Aircraft and Weapon Control System (MA-1); and Miscellaneous Equipment. The F-106 used a Hughes MA-1 electronic guidance and fire control system. After takeoff, the MA-1 can be given control of the aircraft to fly it to the proper altitude and attack position. Then it can fire the Genie and Falcon missiles, break off the attack run and return the aircraft to the vicinity of its base. The pilot takes control again for the landing. This document in… Leer más

Washington DC: United States, Department of the Air Force, 1962. TO 1F-106A-1, The Flight Manual for the iconic F-106 A & B Delta Dart jet fighter of the US Air Force was published Feb 1, 1962. Disbound, nine-hole punched. Very good. The format is approximately 8.5 inches by 10.75 inches. Nine hole punched. Section IX ONLY. 14 pages. Illustrations. Includes Instrument Flight Procedures, Ice and Rain, Turbulence and Thunderstorms, Night Flying, Cold Weather Procedures, and Desert and Hot Weather Procedures. The Convair F-106 Delta Dart was an all-weather interceptor aircraft designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Convair. The F-106 was designed in response to the 1954 interceptor program. Envisioned as an imagined "Ultimate Interceptor", it was a development of the F-102 Delta Dagger, and commenced as the F-102B prior to being redesignated by the United States Air Force (USAF). The F-106 was designed without a gun or provision for carrying bombs, instead carrying its AIM-4 Falcon… Leer más

Washington DC: United States Air Force, 1961. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Single sheet, printed on one side, Three-hole punched. Fair. The format is approximately 8.25 inches by 10.75 inches. Pencil notation and date stamp (Special Group Files) at top corners. This is interim change 6, 28 December 1961, to T. O. 1F-106A-16-1 dated 15 September 1961, changed 10 November 1961. Small tear at middle hole. Surviving copies of individual Interim Change notices are extremely rare. This interim change was effective until superseded or included in a formal change. This is a potentially significant interim change to the procedures for the Rocket Package Test Adapter Kit. Among the changes directed was that if the Rocket Package Test Adapter Kit (8-96408) was not available alternate procedures were presented, including some directly related to the AN/PSM-6. There was also a warning notice "IF meter is faulty, reject aircraft for loading". Additionally, under changes c, d, and e there were… Leer más

Washington DC: United States, Department of the Air Force, 1962. TO 1F-106A-1, The Flight Manual for the iconic F-106 A & B Delta Dart jet fighter of the US Air Force was published Feb 1, 1962. Disbound, nine-hole punched. Very good. The format is approximately 8.5 inches by 10.75 inches. Nine hole punched. Section V ONLY. 12 pages. Illustrations (some with color). This includes: Instrument Markings, Engine Limitations, Airspeed Limitations, Other Operating Limitations, Maneuvers, Acceleration Limitations, Center of Gravity Limitations and Weight Limitations. The Convair F-106 Delta Dart was an all-weather interceptor aircraft designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Convair. The F-106 was designed in response to the 1954 interceptor program. Envisioned as an imagined "Ultimate Interceptor", it was a development of the F-102 Delta Dagger, and commenced as the F-102B prior to being redesignated by the United States Air Force (USAF). The F-106 was designed without a gun or provision… Leer más

Washington DC: United States, Department of the Air Force, 1962. TO 1F-106A-1, The Flight Manual for the iconic F-106 A & B Delta Dart jet fighter of the US Air Force was published Feb 1, 1962. Disbound, nine-hole punched. Very good. The format is approximately 8.5 inches by 10.75 inches. Nine hole punched. Section VI ONLY. 20 pages. Illustrations (some with color). Includes Introduction, Stalls, Spins, Level Flight Characteristics, Maneuvering Flight Characteristics, Flight Characteristics with AFT CG, Flight with Dampers Off, Speed Brakes, Dives, Flight with External Wing Tanks, and Engine Vibration. The Convair F-106 Delta Dart was an all-weather interceptor aircraft designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Convair. The F-106 was designed in response to the 1954 interceptor program. Envisioned as an imagined "Ultimate Interceptor", it was a development of the F-102 Delta Dagger, and commenced as the F-102B prior to being redesignated by the United States Air Force (USAF). The… Leer más

Washington DC: United States, Department of the Air Force, 1962. TO 1F-106A-1, The Flight Manual for the iconic F-106 A & B Delta Dart jet fighter of the US Air Force was published Feb 1, 1962. Disbound, nine-hole punched. Very good. The format is approximately 8.5 inches by 10.75 inches. Nine hole punched. Section VII ONLY. 16 pages. Illustrations. Includes Smoke from Tailpipe after Shutdown, Use of Wheel Brakes, Partial Pressure Suit Depressurization, Stall-Buzz, Causes of Variable Ramp Failure, Fuel Boost Pump Failure, Integrated Instrument System, and Electrical Power Switching Charts. The Convair F-106 Delta Dart was an all-weather interceptor aircraft designed and produced by the American aircraft manufacturer Convair. The F-106 was designed in response to the 1954 interceptor program. Envisioned as an imagined "Ultimate Interceptor", it was a development of the F-102 Delta Dagger, and commenced as the F-102B prior to being redesignated by the United States Air Force (USAF). The F-106 was… Leer más

Washington DC: United States, Department of the Air Force, 1962. TO 1F-106A-1, The Flight Manual for the iconic F-106 A & B Delta Dart jet fighter of the US Air Force was published Feb 1, 1962. Disbound, nine-hole punched. Good. The format is approximately 8.5 inches by 10.75 inches.Nine hole punched. 46 pages, with red border at upper right corners. illustrations, some with color. This section addresses Engine Failure; Fire; Smoke, Fumes, and Fog Elimination; Ejection; Takeoff and Landing Emergencies; Emergency Entrance; Ditching; Emergency Jettisoning; Variable Ramp Failure; Afterburner Failure; Engine Oil System Failure, Fuel System Failure; Electrical Power System Failure; Hydraulic Power System Failure; Flight Controls Emergency Operation; Landing Gear Emergency Operations; Windshield Heating Failure' and Emergency Operation of Auxiliary Systems. Page 3-1 contains the following Note: Certain actions must be performed immediately and instinctively if the emergency is not to be aggravated and… Leer más

Washington DC: United States Air Force, 1961. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Single sheet, printed on both sides, Three-hole punched. Fair. The format is approximately 8.25 inches by 10.75 inches. Pencil notation and date stamp (Special Group Files) at top corners. This is interim change 5, 20 December 1961, to T. O. 1F-106A-16-1 dated 15 September 1961, changed 10 November 1961, Surviving copies of individual Interim Change notices are extremely rare. This interim change was effective until superseded or included in a formal change. This is a potentially significant interim change to the procedures for the MB-1 missile. Among the changes directed were the deletion of "Restricted Data" marking from the back of pave viii and to change the second Note at paragraph 2-14 on page 2-22 to read "With MB-1 aboard, the armament controls, listed in step 11 paragraph 2015, will be safety-sealed in the positions indicated. Related changes to T.O. 1F-106A-16-2 and T.O. 1F-106A-CL-16-1-1, T.O.… Leer más

New York: Reynal & Company, 1963. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Hardcover. Good/Fair. [6], 346 pages. Name in ink inside front cover. Bookseller stamp inside front cover. Discoloration on fep. DJ worn and torn. Illustrations. T.R.--A Chronology. Selected Bibliography. Index. Noel Fairchild Busch was an author and Life magazine correspondent who reported extensively on World War II and its aftermath. During the war, he reported for Life from such countries as Argentina, South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Britain, Yugoslavia and Japan. A report on the United States occupation of Japan under Gen. Douglas MacArthur, for Life's issue of Dec. 2, 1946, led to one of his many books -''Fallen Sun,'' published in 1948. His other books about Japan were ''Two Minutes to Noon,'' an account of the 1923 Tokyo-Yokohama earthquake and fire, and ''A Concise History of Japan.'' Mr. Busch began his association with the Time-Life publications in 1927 when he left Princeton University in his junior… Leer más