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366pp.incl.index; HB blue w/gilt; rubbed w/edges&corners worn w/tears; spine darkened; PONstamp,pastedwns.; clean,tight pgs. "Presented in this book are those pioneers or major events, year by year, from ancient days to the present time, which together make up this exciting drama of the air." illus.&photos. signed.

Illustrated. Important reference work. Number 724. Signed by the author. Fine copy. 366 pps.

Hardcover in blue boards with bright gilt title on front. No dust jacket. 4to. SIGNED by author. One of a Collector's numbered limited edition, this copy #A360, inscribed on limitation page to Mr. H. E. Linden. Foreword by Eddie Rickenbacker. John P. V. Heinmuller (1892-1960) , the Swiss president of Longines-Wittenauer Watch Company, was an aero-philatelist and historian of manned flight, a friend to zeppelin designers and captains and to Charles Lindbergh. "Man's Fight to Fly" was called "the foremost handbook of aviation records and aero-philatelic information. " Very slight softening to top of spine, else crisp and clean and fresh. Designed and illustrated by Adolphe Bernasconi. 366 pp. Including index. Heavy--may require additional postage if shipped other than domestic media mail.

Limited edition #65 C Previous owners name is written inside on back of front board.

Hardcover in blue boards with bright gilt title on front. No dust jacket. 4to. SIGNED by author. One of a Collector's numbered limited edition, this copy #A360, inscribed on limitation page to Mr. H. E. Linden. Foreword by Eddie Rickenbacker. John P. V. Heinmuller (1892-1960), the Swiss president of Longines-Wittenauer Watch Company, was an aero-philatelist and historian of manned flight, a friend to zeppelin designers and captains and to Charles Lindbergh. "Man's Fight to Fly" was called "the foremost handbook of aviation records and aero-philatelic information. " Very slight softening to top of spine, else crisp and clean and fresh. Designed and illustrated by Adolphe Bernasconi. 366 pp. Including index. Heavy--may require additional postage if shipped other than domestic media mail.

Illustr, 10.5 x 8.5., blue cloth w/ gilt lettering, 366 pp. Light wear and soiling to covers, corners and spine tips bumped, spine slightly cocked, light creasing to contents else good to very good. Chapters on Sikorsky, Lindbergh, Byrd, Hughes, Post, Earhart. There is a section at the back "Chronology of Aviation, 1483-1939" which includes information on dirigibles. FIRST ED, COLLECTOR'S ED, LIMITED, NUMBERED (THIS B30) AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND ISSUED TO MR. EDSEL FORD JR.