Man's Fight to Fly: Famous World-Record Flights and a Chronology of Aviation
Heinmuller, John P.V.
Man's Fight to Fly: Famous World-Record Flights and a Chronology of Aviation
Heinmuller, John P.V.
Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls Co., New York
Date published: 1944
Format: Hardcover
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.
Man's Fight to Fly: Famous World-Record Flights and a Chronology of Aviation
Heinmuller, John P. V.
Man's Fight to Fly: Famous World-Record Flights and a Chronology of Aviation
Heinmuller, John P. V.
Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls, New York and London
Date published: 1944
Format: Hardcover
Collector's Edition: Pp: xvi + 366. Gilt titles: frt. & sp. Frontis. Illust. w/ b/w photos, portraits, facsimile docs, maps & drawings (listed). Blue cloth bds. w/ gilt design. Decorative endpapers. Minor foxing to the eps. Interior leaves are clean and tight. Signed by the author and numbered A78. Forward by Eddie Rickenbacker. Nicely illustrated aviation history. Includes index.
Man's Fight to Fly: Famous World-Record Flights and a Chronology of Aviation (Signed)
Heinmuller, John P. V.
Man's Fight to Fly: Famous World-Record Flights and a Chronology of Aviation (Signed)
Heinmuller, John P. V.
Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls, New York
Date published: 1944
Format: Hardcover
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.
Man's Fight to Fly: Famous World-Record Flights and a Chronology of Aviation (Signed)
Heinmuller, John P. V.
Man's Fight to Fly: Famous World-Record Flights and a Chronology of Aviation (Signed)
Heinmuller, John P. V.
Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls
Date published: 1944
Format: Hardcover
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.
MAN'S FIGHT TO FLY Famous World-Record Flights and a Chronology of Aviation
Heinmuller, John P. V.
MAN'S FIGHT TO FLY Famous World-Record Flights and a Chronology of Aviation
Heinmuller, John P. V.
Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls Company, New York & London
Date published: 1944
Format: Hardcover
SIGNED Limited Edition; # B346. 366 pages in very good condition; endpapers and outer edges a little yellowed. Many illustrations. Sections on Lindbergh, Earhart, Howard Hughes, etc. Blue hardcovers with gilt titles and illustration. Spine a little faded, corners lightly bumped, small stains on the covers. VG- Size: 8 x 11
Man's Fight to Fly: Famous World-Record Flights and a Chronology of Aviation (Signed)
Heinmuller, John P. V.
Man's Fight to Fly: Famous World-Record Flights and a Chronology of Aviation (Signed)
Heinmuller, John P. V.
Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls
Date published: 1944
Format: Hardcover
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.
MAN'S FIGHT TO FLY: Famous World Record Flights and a Chronology of Aviation. Foreword by Captain Eddie Rickenbacker.
Heinmuller, John P.V.
MAN'S FIGHT TO FLY: Famous World Record Flights and a Chronology of Aviation. Foreword by Captain Eddie Rickenbacker.
Heinmuller, John P.V.
Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls: NY and London.
Date published: 1944
Format: Hardcover
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.
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