Edition: First Edition
Published By: D. Van Nostrand Company
St Mary's Books is proud to present this 1911 first edition of "Flying Machines Today" by William Duane Ennis. Bound in olive green cloth with black ink lettering and a charming illustration of an eagle in flight on the cover, this hardback book contains i-xvi, 205pp., and 32 pages of advertisements to the back of the book. Inside, one finds a stunning illustration of Icarus falling from the heavens, as well as 123 other black ink diagrams and detailed illustrations of contemporary aviation vehicles, such as balloons and aeroplanes. This copy is in very good condition, other than some minor offsetting on the front free endpaper, there are few other notable imperfections, and the text remains vritually as clean and readable as the day it was printed. "Flying Machines Today" is looking for a new home, and would make for a perfect gift for any early 20th century aviation enthusiast.
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: William Duane Ennis
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 122754
Price £100.00
