Edition: First Edition
Published By: John Hamilton Ltd
Publication Date: 1932
The Pictorial Flying Course is a rare much sought after aviation manual. The text was written by Harry M. Schofield, an accomplished Royal Air Force test pilot, while the extensive line illustrations were drawn by W.E. Johns, famed for his Biggles novels. This copy, published in 1932 is complete with its rare original dust jacket. The work provides a comprehensive guide to flying, with the aim to provide the novice to be able to converse intelligently with others about aviation and to prepare flight students for their education in flying. The yellow dust jacket with pictorial to the front is worn, with chipping and a piece missing along the top edge. There is tape to the underside along the hinges of the front and rear fly leaves, as well as the top and base of the spine, as a reinforcement measure. Additionally, there is a small circular piece missing from the front fly leaf. The green cloth boards underneath are bright and clean and show very little wear, protected by the dust jacket. The pages are lightly toned with minor foxing to the prelims. The majority of the book is illustrated by the line drawings of W.E. Johns with two pages at the rear featuring black and white photographs. pp. 100. A scarce title and rare to find with the original dust jacket. A must for any W.E. Johns or any aviation enthusiast.
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: Flight Lieutenant H.M. Schofield and Flying Officer W.E. Johns
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 123851
Price £495.00
