Captain Rickenbacker's Story: Of the Ordeal and Rescue of Himself and the Men with him as Told to the Press on December 19, 1942 + Brake Shoe and Foundry Bookmark

Rickenbacker, Eddie [Edward Vernon Rickenbacker (October 8, 1890 - July 23, 1973) was an American fighter ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient. With 26 aerial victories, he was America's most successful fighter ace in the war. He was also a race car driver and automotive designer, a government consultant in military matters and a pioneer in air transportation, particularly as the longtime head of Eastern Air Lines.

Published by Published by The American Brake Shoe and Foundry Company, New York, First Edition . 1943., 1943

About this Item

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original menthol green cloth covers, gilt title lettering and aeroplane to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 32 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Fine condition book in original glassine dust wrapper which has darkened with age. The American Brake Shoe and Foundry Company bookmark concerning this book loosely enclosed. Member of the P.B.F.A. FIRST WORLD (Great) WAR.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Captain Rickenbacker's Story: Of the Ordeal and Rescue of Himself and the Men with him as Told to the Press on December 19, 1942 + Brake Shoe and Foundry Bookmark
• Publisher: Published by The American Brake Shoe and Foundry Company, New York, First Edition . 1943.
• Publication Date: 1943
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included