Edition: First English Edition
Published By: Putnam
This is the exciting fictional story of a scientist living 30 years before the invention of aeroplanes, and how his obsession with birds leads him to the desire to make men also be able to fly. Translated by Hugh Shelley. Bound in dark red cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. Overall, this book is in very good condition. The pages throughout are clean and bright, with some foxing only to the edge of the textblock. The binding remains strong, and the gilt remains bright and undamaged. The dust jacket is in good condition, with some foxing to the reverse and a small open tear to the top left corner of the front cover. pp. 207. "The Bird" is part of the extensive aviation related collection available at St Mary's Books and available on our website.
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: Marcel Jullian
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 123276
Price £80.00
