This important work is one of the first scientific investigations on the conditions underlying the problem of air navigation.

Octavo, xiv, 353 pages, 9 plates.In Very Good condition. Bound in three-quarter brown calf with brown cloth boards, paneled spine with gilt, burgundy label and gilt titling. Rebacked with spine preserved showing wear primarily to head of spine, hinges, and corners. Bookplate to front pastedown. Top edge of text block gilt with others uncut. Text in French. Marbled endpapers. MW consignment. Shelved case 9.