Published by A Salamander Book published by Ure Smith, Sydney, 1979
ISBN 10: 0725402261 ISBN 13: 9780725402266
Seller: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. Photographic & Illustrations (illustrator). Reprint. Credits, Foreword by Air Vice-Marshal S. W. B. Menaul, C.B, C.B.E., D.F.C., A.F.C. Director-General, Royal United Services Institute of Defence Studies, Whitehall, London, and index. The text is illustrated with colour and black-and-white photographs and illustrations. The end pages are illustrated with, listed alphabetically, various countries insignia. Blue coloured boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Colour illustrated dustwrapper black and blue coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. Quoting from the front fold over panel blurb " . The Encyclopaedia of Air Warfare covers the entire history of a mode of of fighting that in less than 70 years has totally revolutionised warfare. This book deals with the development of warplanes from the first inevitably primitive machines of World War I to the very latest complex and sophisticated aircraft of today." Rubbing of the book edges with some fading to the lower book edges. A little age toning and marks to the text block edges; and, there is a splash mark to page 254. A little creasing of the top dustwrapper edge with rubbing of the panels. The lower edge of the front panel has multiple tears, ranging in size from 2 1/2 through to 3 inches with the inevitable associated creasing. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. [7], 8 - 256 pages, Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic & Illustrations. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Military & Warfare; Aviation. ISBN: 0725402261. ISBN/EAN: 9780725402266. Inventory No: 0287890.