Edition: First Edition
Published By: William Blackwood & Sons Ltd.
St Mary's Books is proud to present this 1964 first edition of "Swifter than Eagles: A biography of Marshal of the RAF Sir John Salmond" signed by the author, John Laffin. Housed in its original cream dustjacket featuring a lovely illustration of Sir Salmond, this hardback book is bound in blue cloth with gold gilt lettering on the spine. Inside, one finds i-xii and 278 pages of text peppered with stunning black and white photographs and illustrations. This book treats its reader to the inspiring story of the youngest ever member of the Army Council and the man who helped ensure the continuance of the RAF in the interwar years. This book is in very good condition, with few notable blemishes or imperfections to the book itself or the original dustjacket. Other than a Cross & Crockade International ex-libris paste down on the front free endpapers and an ex-libris embossment on one of the prelims pages, this book has been immaculately preserved. "Swifter than Eagles" is looking for a new home and would make for the perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast.
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: John Laffin
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 122873
Price £65.00
