Vintage Epic Of Flight 11 Vol Set Time-Life Blue HC Aviation History Books
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Vintage Epic Of Flight 11 Vol Set Time-Life Blue HC Aviation History Books Covers across the 11 volumes show moderate edge and corner wear with surface rubbing and small nicks to some spine ends; the "Barnstormers & Speed Kings" spine has noticeable rub loss to the title lettering. Page edges display light age-related toning and handling wear, and one volume has a former owner's name written on the contents page, but interior text pages are clean and all bindings remain tight and fully readable. Brand/Publisher: Time-Life Books, New York and Chicago, United States. Series: The Epic of Flight. Titles included: "Fighting Jets," "Women Aloft," "The Luftwaffe," "The Pathfinders," "Knights of the Air," "The First Aviators," "Barnstormers & Speed Kings," "The Helicopters," "The Road to Kitty Hawk," "Soldiers of Fortune," and "The Giant Airships." Genre/Topic: Aviation and military history, aircraft, and early flight, including airships, helicopters, fighter jets, women pilots, and notable aviators; narrative nonfiction intended for adult readers. Publication details: Time-Life Books, c. 1980; first printing indicated for "The Giant Airships"; printed in the United States of America; part of The Epic of Flight series originally issued in English. Features: Heavily illustrated throughout with photographs, artwork, maps, and archival images; includes historical overviews, technical information on aircraft, and profiles of key figures and events in aviation history.
- Publisher: Time Life Books
- Year: 1980
- ISBN: 9780809432721
- Condition: Good
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