Edition: 3rd Printing
Published By: John Hamilton
Originally published anonymously, one of the authors of this book was a controversial industrialist by the name Elliott Springs, who wrote aviation books as a hobby. They were only printed in limited quantities and today are very difficult to find. This book is the edited diary of the other author, John MacGavock Grider, and follows his time as an American pilot during the First World War before his death in combat, being shot down behind the German lines. This beautiful early edition is bound in light blue with gilt lettering to the spine and gilt detail to the front cover. It is illustrated beautifully throughout with black and white drawings. Additionally, a previous owner has pasted in supplimentary black and white photographs, as well as a review of the book. There is also a letter containing information about the book and its authors. Overall, this book is in very good condition, with clean and bright pages all throughout. There is some rubbing to the spine and the extremities of the cover. Would be the ideal addition to an aviation collection. pp. 277.
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: First Lieutenant John MacGavock Grider and Captain Elliott White Springs
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 123106
Price £40.00
