Wise, John, 1808-1879.
A system of aeronautics, : comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art... / By John Wise... Philadelphia: : Joseph A. Speel, 96 Cherry Street above Sixth Street.,
xvi, [17]=$310 pw = front. (Cport.) plates -; 22.5 cm.
Reference: LC Cat. (1963) vol. 165, p.- 9 on TL515.W8.
Publisher's dark green pebbled cloth binding: (MB R-B copy.)
An enlarged edition was issued in 1873 under title ''Through the air.''
(cont. next card) MRG89-530307
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