Lot 617

VINTAGE Lot Of (2) 1928-1930 Illustrated Hardcovers Early Long Distance Aviation Flights

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VINTAGE Lot Of (2) 1928-1930 Illustrated Hardcovers Early Long Distance Aviation Flights

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Estimate: $75 - $125

Current Bid: $24

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by The Book Barn
August 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
Timed Auction
353 Indian Village Road
Shapliegh, ME, US 07076

VINTAGE Lot Of (2) 1928-1930 Illustrated Hardcovers Early Long Distance Aviation Flights. TITLES: 1) "Lindbergh, The Lone Eagle, His Life & Achievements, with a Valuable Chapter on the Navigation of "The Spirit of St. Louis" by Captain Robert Schofield Wood" by George Fife. HARDCOVER 1928 A. L. Burt & Company reprint Edition unknown Printing with "Copyright 1928 by World Syndicate Company on copyright page. Nice Collectible hardcover copy. Exactly as shown in listing scan(s).

"Early biography of Charles Lindbergh shortly after his record setting flight non-stop from NY to Paris."

Illustrated with photos. Previous owners pencil signature on 1st blank end paper, o/w internally tight & unmarked. Exterior Binding: all lettering/decoration bright. Edge wear/small chipping with loss/scattered to SELDOM PRESENT unclipped DJ.

2) "The World's Great Adventure: 1000 Years of Polar Exploration Including the Heroic Achievements of Admiral Richard Evelyn Bird" by Francis Miller. HARDCOVER 1930 John Winston Company 1st Edition 1st Printing with "Copyright 1930" & with no additional printings on copyright page. Nice Collectible 1st Edition 1st Printing hardcover copy. Exactly as shown in listing scan(s)

"A comprehensive book that delves into the history of polar exploration over the past millennium. The book covers the earliest expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic regions, including those by the Vikings, and goes on to explore the heroic achievements of renowned explorers such as Roald Amundsen, Robert Falcon Scott, and Ernest Shackleton.One of the major focuses of the book is on the life and accomplishments of Admiral Richard Evelyn Bird, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest polar explorers of all time. The book details his expeditions to both the North and South Pole, including his famous flight over the South Pole in 1929. Overall, "The World's Great Adventure" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of polar exploration and the brave men and women who risked their lives to discover the unknown regions of our planet. With forewords by General A. W. Greely, U.S. Army, Retired and Dr. Henry Fairfield Osborn."

Illustrated with photos. Gift inscription on 2nd end paper, o/w internally tight & unmarked. Exterior Binding: scattered light rubbing wear/light sunning to back cover, but all lettering/decoration bright. NO DJ AS ISSUED.

BOTH BOOKS: Exactly as shown in listing scan(s). NO REMAINDER MARK; NOT X-LIBRARY.

ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE.

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