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FLYING: \'The Golden Years\'A Pictorial Anthology First Edition; 1994 Hardback Book
Shipping is included within Australia and Internationally for a small nominal fee as my gift to you.
This book is stunning Aviation History and in addition to containing historic photographs, it is in the Art Nouveau style beautifully illustrating the era it represents. [Please make sure you see the 19 photographs shown.]
Producedin time-sequenced sections, the book relates the stages of the Golden Years of Flight since its beginnings.Staying true to fact and history, the book features narrative and historic photographs and art to take you back in timeto appreciate the effort of the World and its peoples to Master Air Travel.
Here thethree sections,provide you with a perspectiveof this \'beautiful\' book,that impart the essence of why we began to style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\">
Section 1: In at the Start -\"High Spirits they had; Gravity they flouted.\"- Section 2: Aerial Adventures -\"The Engine is the Heart of an Aeroplane, but the Pilot is its Soul.\"
- Section 3: This Flying Business -\"I suppose we shall soon travel by Air-Vessels, make Air instead of Sea Voyages, and at length make our way to the Moon, despite the want of an Atmosphere.\"
The Sections feature a wonderfullyclear, informative, and explanatory narrative. The pages photographed above reflect the essence of the following:
Section 1 photos 4-8 -In at the Start:The First: Great Aviators, Air Displays and Flights
Section 2 photos 9-11 - The Air Races: Evolvement of the National Airlines and their Intercontinental Flightsthat Forged Air travel
Section 3 photos 12-18:This Flying Business:Turning Aviation via the early International Airlines, into Worldwide Businesses, by undertaking regular flights in their Networks to different Cities and Countries
This is the \'outstanding\' factual overview of\'The Golden Age of Flight\'and is presented in a larger format book that is sizedat a beautiful12\" [30cms] Width and 9.1/4\" [23/1/2cms] Height approx.
This historical book is beautifullywritten. Drawn from my private library and having been professionally stored,never displayed,and read once.My private library of 1500+ aviation books was and is precious to me.
The response on my First Editons drawn from my Private Libary has always been 100% due to the professional care and protection they have always received.[My photographs here do not reflect the quality and content of this book.]
This representstrulymagnificent Aviation from the 20th Century at its best.
This, therefore, is a very restricted opportunityin time and availabilityto acquire this magnificent new \'historical book\' ofliterary and humankind significance.
Space and Aviation Firstsis an International Store having sold into more than40countries.Shipping is included within Australia and Internationally for a small nominal fee as my gift to you.
Book Condition:
- The Book Description,Condition: New, Excellent Condition. The texture and feel of this book arehigh quality, withbeautiful quality paper and images to be enjoyed.
- Publishedby Tiger Books; 144Pages;First Edition 1994.
- Hardback Cover:Very Good Condition.The hardback cover is the same Design as the colorful fly leaf cover.
- Flyleaf Cover:Good Condition.
- PagesCondition:The inside of the book is of goodquality paper with 144 superb pages of great narrative history, photographs, and art images with Notes and Comments. Allare in mint and unmarked condition
- The Binding:Is tight and there is no light fading whatsoever.The copyhasneverever beendisplayed and has been professionally stored.
Please order now so that you do not miss out on this one outstanding beautiful First Edition opportunity!
Size and Condition
This is the outstandingFLYING: \'The Golden Years\'A Pictorial Anthology First Edition 1994 Hardback Bookin a larger format book which is:
Sizedat 12\" [30cms] Width and 9.1/4\" [23/1/2cms] Height approx.
The new book is in excellent condition throughout.
Shipping
Space and Aviation Firstsis an International Store having sold into more than40countries.Shipping is included within Australia and Internationally for a small nominal fee as my gift to you.
This is a great buy and offering for International, UK, European, and Asia Pacific Collectors.
Conclusion
FLYING: \'The Golden Years\'First Edition 1994 Hardback Book
This is a fantastic combination of narrative, photographs, and art outlining the essence of the FLYING and \'The Golden Age of Flight\',all in one book.
It isa must-have book about the History of Aviation.
Please order now so that you do not miss out on this beautiful First Edition opportunity.
Collectors Hint - Acquisition of \'Rare\' Historical Offerings!
I now try toobtain \'rare\' offerings when they appear as I lost out on a few keyHistorical Pieces due to hesitating.
One was an X-15 photograph signed by 11 of the 12 surviving X-15 Pilots at the time, one being Neil Armstrong.I have never seen a similar opportunity again during the past 25 years.
I suggest when an opportunity presents itself such as this; please make the decision as to your collection focusand then act so you do not miss out!
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Important Photo Credits -
Photo 1The Front CoverDesign ofFLYING: \'The Golden Years\'A Pictorial Anthology First Edition 1994 Hardback Book
Photos 2-3The Introductory pages
Photos 4-8An extract of Section 1:In at the First:About the Great Aviators, Air Displays and Flights. Photo 8 shows one of the most famous Aviation Art Posters of all time - the Aviation Meeting in NICE, France in 1910.
Photos 9-8 An extract of Section 2:The Air Races:Featuring the evolvement of the National Airlines and their Intercontinental Flightsthat they forged Air travel across
Photos 12-18An extract ofSection 3: This Flying Business: Features turning Aviation via the early International Airlines, into Worldwide Businesses, by undertaking regular flights in their Networks to different Cities and Countries.Photo 16 is one of the magnificent double spreads within the book
Photo 19The Hardback Cover
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