A nostalgic look at the golden age of personal flight, when the incredible aircraft of the 1920s, '30s, and '40s were pushing every known limit, and doing it with flair. The impeccable style and ever-increasing performance of stunning open-cockpit and cabin-class monoplanes and biplanes such as the Curtiss Jenny, Beech Staggerwing, Stinson Reliant, Luscombe Phantom, and Spartan Executive are all captured here. A detailed text traces the evolution of the airplanes and society. An exceptional collection of the most beautiful ...
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A nostalgic look at the golden age of personal flight, when the incredible aircraft of the 1920s, '30s, and '40s were pushing every known limit, and doing it with flair. The impeccable style and ever-increasing performance of stunning open-cockpit and cabin-class monoplanes and biplanes such as the Curtiss Jenny, Beech Staggerwing, Stinson Reliant, Luscombe Phantom, and Spartan Executive are all captured here. A detailed text traces the evolution of the airplanes and society. An exceptional collection of the most beautiful aircraft of the era--a feast of pure nostalgia!
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Add this copy of Wings of Yesteryear: the Golden Age to cart. $6.47, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Zenith Press.
Add this copy of Wings of Yesteryear: the Golden Age (Motorbooks Classic to cart. $6.49, very good condition, Sold by Magers and Quinn Booksellers rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Zenith Press.
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Add this copy of Wings of Yesteryear: the Golden Age (Motorbooks Classic to cart. $11.49, very good condition, Sold by Firefly Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kutztown, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Zenith Press.
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Used Very Good. Front and back covers have very slight edge and corner wear. Spine intact with no creasing or warping. Binding is tight and intact, pages clean and unmarked. Firefly Bookstore sells items online and in our store front. We try to add images and descriptions when we can, but if you need additional information or photos of the books we list, please contact us.
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Add this copy of Wings of Yesteryear: the Golden Age of Private Aircraft to cart. $15.50, like new condition, Sold by Inga's Original Choices rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Piggott, AR, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Zenith Press.
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Various Photographers & Artists. As New. 8vo-over 7 3/4 to 9 3/4" Covers clean, colors bright, no reading creases at spine, minimal display indications. No remainder marks. Pages [168 including index] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Illustrated throughout with photographs and art reprodcutions, color and B&W. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described.
