Around the world in twenty-eight days, by Linton Wells; with an introduction by Vilhjalmur Stefansson and with illustrations. [The Preparation, The Race]

Wells, Linton, 1893-1976. ; Stefansson, Wilhjalmur.

Published by Boston ; New York : Houghton Mifflin Company ; Cambridge, MA : The Riverside Press, 1926., 1926

About this Item

1st edition, limited ; xxiv, 276 pp. ; frontispiece., photographic plates, portraits ; 21 cm. ; LCCN: 26-20311 ; LC: G440; Dewey: 910 ; SIGNED by author Linton on flyleaf ; "This autograph edition is limited to three hundred and seventy-five copies signed by the author and numbered from one to three hundred and seventy-five, of which three hundred and fifty are for sale. This is number 185." ; a recounting of the early air race completed by Edward S. Evans and Linton Wells, of the type that inspired the film,"Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines" ; in chipped and worn slipcase ; spine sunned, wear to bottom of spine ; numerous photographs ; foxing ; uncut ; VG, slipcase G, no dustjacket, as issued.

Seller Inventory # 4678

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Around the world in twenty-eight days, by Linton Wells; with an introduction by Vilhjalmur Stefansson and with illustrations. [The Preparation, The Race]
• Publisher: Boston ; New York : Houghton Mifflin Company ; Cambridge, MA : The Riverside Press, 1926.
• Publication Date: 1926
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Catalog 60 - General