First Edition. octavo, black cloth. (xiv), 319pp. The Macmillan Company, The first chapter begins with mythology and tradition emerging from prehistoric time, and ends with the known history of the modern aviation pioneers. Chapters between deal with the Wright Brothers, Lindbergh, women in aviation, aviation and the World War, American air mail, European air transport, and other aviation topics of the time. Bibliography, Official World Record, and Index. Numerous photographic illustrations. Inscription on front endpaper, very slight shelf wear to extremities. Seller Inventory # 19125

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Title: A Narrative History of Aviation

Publisher: The Macmillan Company, New York

Publication Date: 1930

Binding: octavo, black cloth

Edition: First Edition.

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We have an open shop in Exeter, New Hampshire, one hour north of Boston. Our street address is 101B Water St, Exeter, New Hampshire. We are open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. or by appointment. Established 1971, Member Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America; International League of Antiquarian Booksellers; New Hampshire Antiquarian Booksellers Association. We specialize in Books about Books and the History of Printing, Books on Calligraphy, Typography, Papermaking, Bookbinding, Book Collecting, Libraries (Public & Private); Literary First Editions; Military History, esp. World War I Aviation.

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