Description
This is a very crisp and clean hardcover copy of "The Aircraft Yearbook of 1951". The book is an official publication of the Aircraft Industries Association, Inc. and covers topic such as the "The Airlines", the "Government and Aviation" and "Engines in Production". The book also has an overarching "A Chronology of U.S. Aviation" section covering highlights since 1784 The book has several black-and-white photograph, illustrations and charts, as well as some vintage advertisements from aircraft corporations and other companies. This volume is the 33rd annual edition.
VINTAGE:Circa 1951.
SIZE:464 pages with black-and-white illustrations; approximately 9" in height and 6-1/8" in width and 7/8" in thickness.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Cloth-bound cover, paper.
ATTACHMENT:Glued binding.
MARKINGS:Copyright 1951 by The Lincoln Press Inc. Washington, D.C. PRINTED BY THE MONUMENTAL PRINTING COMPANY, BALTIMORE, MD.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a civil aviation collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ZCL94 LAAEX5/13 SAAEX01/21
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The book has only some very wear to the cover; one small rip at the top of the title page (pages are still joined); no stains or writing inside.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.