Edition: 1st Edition
Published By: Chatto & Windus
A lucid account, at once complete and concise, of the history of Man's attempts to conquer the air, from the first man who jumped off a tower, to the latest Schneider Cup Machine. Mr Grahame-White, himself one of the pioneers of aviation in this country, speaks with authority on every phase of the story, and adds some pregnant views on the future of flying, including an impartial examination of the now vital airship and aeroplane Controversy. This signed copy by the Author, with a large dedication to the front free endpaper, which starts with "All right old Boy" and talks about the book just written, signed and dated Nov 1930.Blue cloth very good, 263 pp with original dust jacket, showing chips and some restoration with some small loss to the front, A fascinating early volume looking at flight. Scarce with jacket and signature.
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: Claude Grahame-White
Binding: Hardback
Price £185.00
