The Design of the Aeroplane, Darrol Stinton — 1st Edition

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The Design of the Aeroplane, Darrol Stinton — 1st Edition

Name: The Design of the Aeroplane, Darrol Stinton — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6525
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Publication: London, Granada Publishing, 1983

Formatting: Large 8vo, pp. [xxx], 642.

Condition Report: Very Good. The binding remains notably tight and square, presenting a robust text block indicative of careful handling. The original dust jacket is complete and retains deep colouration, though it exhibits mild rubbing to the extremities, light scuffing to the panels, and minor creasing along the spine consistent with normal shelf wear. Internally, the pages are clean, bright, and entirely free from inscriptions or marginalia. However, the grade is held at Very Good due to moderate foxing and age-toning prominently visible along the top and fore-edges of the text block; while noticeable externally, this spotting only lightly encroaches on the extreme page margins and does not affect the legibility or presentation of the text. Overall, it remains a highly presentable and structurally sound copy.

Catalogue Note: First edition, first printing. This comprehensive technical treatise is highly regarded for its detailed line drawings, graphs, and clear mechanical evaluations of single-pilot aircraft.

While Darrol Stinton’s text was widely circulated in subsequent paperback editions, the true first edition in its original hardcover format and dust jacket has become increasingly uncommon on the open market.

The volume stands as an essential reference for aeronautical engineers, amateur aircraft builders, and aviation historians seeking foundational design literature.

The Design of the Aeroplane is a definitive and highly regarded aeronautical reference detailing the common-sense mechanics of single-pilot aircraft design. Authored by Darrol Stinton, an accomplished engineer, test pilot, and retired RAF officer, the text bridges the gap between theoretical physics and practical engineering by covering crucial aspects of airworthiness, aerodynamics, and structural integrity. Whether analysing micro-lights, business executive aircraft, or agricultural planes, this volume remains an essential, grounded treatise for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the physical parameters that dictate flying qualities.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Darrol Stinton

Book Publisher: Granada Publishing

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Aviation & Maritime

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 642

Book Publication Year: 1983

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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