Item #2880 'The Defeat of Distance', 'Challenging Horizons', and 'High Corridors' Complete set in three volumes. John GUNN.

'The Defeat of Distance', 'Challenging Horizons', and 'High Corridors' Complete set in three volumes

St. Lucia: University of Queensland Press, 1985-1987. Three octavo volumes in red hardcover binding with dust-jackets. Light spotting on preliminary leaves, otherwise an attractive set in dust jacket. First edition.

Qantas is the world's second oldest airline, an important and unusual institution in Australian history. With its roots in the pioneering traditions of the outback, the airline helped Australia overcome the tyranny of distance, and made a sustained contribution to aviation in the early years. Item #2880

Price (AUD): $245.00

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