BLACKBURN AIRCRAFT SINCE 1909
by A.J. Jackson
Published by Naval Institute Press. 1st USA. 1989
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. American Edition. The absorbing story of a great Yorkshire enterprise, beginning in 1908 when young Robert Blackburn, inspired by the exploits of famous French aviators, designed his first aeroplane in Paris. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams. 571 pages including index.
Lower edges of boards lightly rubbed. Spine has a slight lean. Text block slightly grubby. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine and a little creased at edges, light scuffing to rear panel.
ISBN: 0870210246
Stock no. 1828772