Edition: First Edition, Volume 39, No. 3
Published By: The National Geographic Society
This lovely March 1921 edition of "The National Geographic Magazine" features the article "From London to Australia by Aeroplane: A Personal Narrative of the First Aerial Voyage Half Around the World" by Sir Ross Smith K. B. E.. as well as "America in the Air: The Future of Airplane and Airship, Economically and as Factors in National Defense" by Brigadier-General William Mitchell. Contained in a later black hardback binding with gold gilt lettering, this book has 123 pages of text, and is pages 229-352 of the Magazine. These two articles, featuring black and white photographs and insightful commentary on contemporary aviation, are in good condition,with few notable blemishes other than some damage to the center of the boards, and that the hinges are splitting slightly. These snippets from "The National Geographic Museum" are looking for a new home, and would make for the perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast.
Book Condition: Good
Author: Sir Ross Smith and Brigadier-General William Mitchell
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 122740
Price £35.00