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Five WWI Books on the Air War

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Item Details

Description

Five books detailing the air war of World War I. Included are the following:
1 - Hostile Skies - A combat History of the American Air Service in World War I, 338pp, James J. Hudson, Syracuse University Press, 1968. Personal inscription and signature by the author. Large fold out map in the text.
2 - They Fought for the Sky, 301pp, Quentin Reynolds, Rinehart & Company Inc., 1957. A dramatic story of the first war in the air.
3 - The Aces, 384pp, Frederick Oughton, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1960.
4 - Decisive Air Battles of the First World War, 360pp, Arch Whitehouse, Duell Sloan and Pearce, 1963. Noted inside front board - "Joseph W. Nelson, Lt. Col. USAF, Pentagon 1963".
5 - The Friendless Skies - The Story of Air Combat in World War I, 256pp, Alexander McKee, William Morrow and Company, 1964.
Measure 8.5"-9.25"

Condition

Condition - Condition - These books are 50-60 years old and show the wear that would be expected for books of this age. Dust Jacket on Hostile Skies is scuffed and torn from relatively heavy shelf wear. Some have light foxing with inscriptions in front. May also contain original owner's personal library label inside cover. See photos for more info re: condition.