1924 The History of Aeronautics in Great Britain, from the Earliest Times to the Latter Half of the Nineteenth Century

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First Edition, Limited Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

Limited to one-thousand copies, this is the first edition of Hodgson's work, in the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.

Hodgson examines the history of British aviation and aeronautics from 'the earliest times to the latter half of the nineteenth century, discussing the invention of the balloon, and the role of the navigable balloon in 'literature, caricature and fashion', the parachute, and the evolution of the airship.

He discusses early aeronautics pioneers including Vincent Lunardi and James Sadler.

Featuring one-hundred and fifty illustrations, thirteen of which are in colour, and the majority of which are drawn from contemporary sources. Collated, complete.

With the inscription of P.W. Brooks to the front free endpaper.

A wonderful copy of this work, in the very scarce original dust wrapper.