Edition: First Edition
Published By: Julian Messner, Inc.
This lovely 1942 first edition of "Glenn Curtis: Pioneer of Naval Aviation" is housed in its original blue dustjacket featuring charming illustrations of naval aeroplanes, and a striking image of Glenn Curtis. Bound in light blue cloth with navy ink lettering, this hardback book contains i-x and 294 pages of text peppered with contemporary black and white photographs and detailing the extraordinary life of this great inventor and adventurer. In these pages, readers are treated to the intimate details of the life and journey of Glenn Curtis - the man whom is credited with single-handedly ensuring the supremacy of the United States in the field of Naval Aviation through his calculated daring feats. This copy is in good condition - though the dustjacket is bumped and has been repaired with tape, the boards of the book are slightly stained, and there is some minor offsetting to the pictorial front free endpapers - this copy remains in good condition given its age and rarity. "Glenn Curtis: Pioneer of Naval Aviation" is looking for a new home and would make for the perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast or lover of an exciting biography.
Book Condition: Good to Very Good
Author: Alden Hatch
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 122875
Price £85.00
