Fine Books and Manuscripts: Featuring Important Chicago Memorabilia
Thu, Jan 10, 2019 06:30AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 504
The World in the Air. The Story of Flying in Pictures, Vol. 1.
Estimate: $250 - $500
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Miller, Francis Trevelyan. The World in the Air. The Story of Flying in Pictures, Vol. 1. New York: Putnam?s, 1930. Volume one (of two). Limited edition, number 184 of 500 printed on rag-leaf paper, signed by the author and publisher and by seven legends of aviation, comprising: Henri Farman, Louis Bleriot, Glenn Curtis, A. Whitten Brown, G. Herbert Scott, Hugh Eckener, and Claude Dornier. Three-quarter vellum with gold-veined purple sides, leather spine label lettered in gilt (chipped at top edge). Profusely illustrated. 4to. Slight chipping to paper sides and leather label, a tad shaken, but very good overall.
