Mitchell, Gen. William

Skyways: A Book on Modern Aeronautics

London: Ernest Benn, 1930. First. Hardcover. First U.K. edition. N.d. (1930). Sky blue cloth wth spine lettering gilt. 314 pps. with index. Illustrated with numerous monochrome plates. A cornerstone work on early 20th century aviation by Gen. "Billy" Mitchell, a key (and controversial) figure in the establishment of the U.S. Army Air Force. Mitchell does not confine himself to only to military matters but also examines the making of pilots, commercial and sporting aviation, airships and airplane manuvers, etc. A tight copy, spine a bit sunned but gilt lettering bright. No jacket. The U.K. edition is considerably harder to find. Item #E1251

Price: $65.00