Hawthorn Press, 1976, Hardcover, Book Condition: Good, Dust Jacket Condition: Poor, First

acknowledgements, foreword by Air-Marshal Sir Richard Williams,K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., R.A.A.F. [ret], list of illustrations and index. Text is illustrated by black and white photographs and illustrations. Black coloured boards with gilt titles on the spine. Illustrated dustwrapper, showing a very early aeroplane, against a white background with black writing on the front panel and spine. The author was one of the first sixteen men to learn to fly in Australia. He is now in his 80s and still flying. This is his story. Corners of the book are slightly rubbed as are the head and heel of spine. Faint foxing to the top paper edge and browning to the rest. Chipping to the corners, and to the top right-hand corner of the front panel there is a split along the fold over crease measuring 1.25 ". Dustwrapper is very grubby and faded, the top right-hand corner of the front panel being particularly affected. This is the first Australian edition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. VIII, 186 pages, last blank,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Aviation; Australia; Aviation. ISBN: 0725601787. ISBN/EAN: 9780725601782. Inventory No: 0101795.