Flying Matilda Early Days in Australian Aviation
Sydney: Angus and Robertson, 1957. Octavo, pale-blue hardcover, navy embossed lettering on spine, navy embossed illustration on front cover, xii, 348 pp.; black, white and pale blue endpapers illustrated with a map and a list of record flights by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith; illustrated with eight black-and-white double-sided plates. Rubbing on spine ends, slight discolouration at top edges of front and back covers, very slight spotting on top edge of text block, very slight foxing on last few leaves, wear and tear on dust-jacket. Otherwise a very good copy. First edition. An account of significant moments in Australia's history of flight written by an Australian journalist known for his passion for aircraft and aviation. Ellison's interest in flying dated from his own war service in World War One and led him to cover major aviation events including the birth of Qantas and the Flying Doctor Service, detailed in Part One of this book. Part Two consists of Ellison's detailed portrait of legendary Australian aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. Item #4423
Price (AUD): $85.00