Smithy The Kingsford-Smith Story
London: Robert Hale, 1966. Octavo, blue hardcover, silver lettering on spine, 190 pp., six double-sided black-and-white plates. Spine ends slightly bumped, foxing throughout, edges of dust-jacket slightly worn and torn; otherwise a good copy. First edition.
An account of the life of Australian pilot Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith. Considered to be one of the world's greatest pioneer aviators, Smithy became famous for many feats, including piloting the first transpacific flight to Australia from mainland United States in 1928. Item #5125
From the library of Clare Marshall.
Price (AUD): $50.00
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