Henley's Abc Of Gliding And Sailflying

New York: the Norman W. Henley Publishing Co.. VG/NONE. 1930. 1st Edition. Hardcover; 1st Printing. 45, 49. 1st edition/1st printing. Bound in blue cloth with black lettering on the front & spine, the book is remarkably tight and clean. The binding is rubbed on the spine and there is some wear at the spine ends and corners. The previous owner's gift inscription is written on the half-title page. If there was a front endpage it is missing. There are no other markings anywhere in the book. A brief history of gliding and soaring with motorless airplanes. Also, German and American gliders and soaring planes are described and illustrated. An interesting book for anyone interested in flying. Instructions and working drawings are included for building a modern training type glider of the day. ; B&W Illustrations; 8 3/4" x 6 1/4"; 294 pages .