We Were There at the First Airplane Flight

Felix Sutton, Grover Loening, Historical Consultant, Illustrated by Laszlo Matulay

Published by Grosset & Dunlap, 1960

About this Item

Part of the "We Were There" Series Historical Fiction for Young Readers. Ex Libris Name and Date on inside front end paper (2/1/79.) This engaging installment of the We Were There series brings young readers directly into the cockpit of history, as they witness the Wright brothers' groundbreaking flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903. Through the eyes of fictional characters woven into real historical events, Felix Sutton captures the tension, determination, and wonder that defined one of humanity s most important technological achievements. This 1960 hardcover first edition is in Near Fine condition: clean, square, and tightly bound with minimal signs of use. The original dust jacket is in Very Good condition, retaining bright colors with only light edgewear and a few small chips. A charming and collectible title from the beloved We Were There historical series ideal for young history buffs, aviation enthusiasts, or collectors of mid-century children's literature.

Seller Inventory # NF.LOE.1960.1

Bibliographic Details

• Title: We Were There at the First Airplane Flight
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
• Publication Date: 1960
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Children's
  • Non-Fiction
  • Educational