American Aviation Historical Society Journal Volume 12, Numbers 1 to 4; Museum and Display Aircraft of the World
California: American Aviation Historical Society, 1967. Four issues of one volume, quarto, staple-bound, colour illustrated printed wrappers, total pp. 306. This set includes an additional book: quarto, illustrated printed wrappers, 70 pp. All issues illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs; some diagrams, maps, tables and illustrations included. Issue No. 2 has a fold-out double-page, double-sided leaf of diagrams.
Book is illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs. The four issues have light foxing inside covers, covers slightly worn; otherwise they are in near-fine condition. The book's covers are a little worn with a small tear at top end of spine (without loss of text,) some foxing inside the covers and on edges of text-block; otherwise it is a very good copy with clean leaves. First edition.
Volume 12 of the American Aviation Historical Society's quarterly journal includes informative and well-researched articles on a wide range of aviation-related topics. Examples of the featured articles in the four issues include: "Dauntless in French Service" (Number 1); "Submarine Aircraft" (Number 1); "The Kenneth Dahlberg Story" (Number 2); "Lapel and Uniform Insignia" (Number 2); "Wilbur Wright Field Photos" (Number 3); "A Brief History of the Aeroplane Chock" (Number 3); "The Early Years of Avro" (Number 4) and "Louise Thaden" (Number 4). Each issue also includes a "News and Comment" and an "Artist's Corner" section along with other regular features.
This set includes a copy of the AAHS's release Museum and Display Aircraft of the World by Stephen Muth, circa 1967, which features a comprehensive illustrated list of aircraft on show across the globe. Item #4952
Price (AUD): $120.00