1915 Rare First Edition - The Invisible War-Plane: A Tale of Air Adventure in the Great Campaign by Claude Grahame-White.
Author: Claude Grahame-White and Harry Harper. Illustrated by John de G. Bryan.
Title: The Invisible War-Plane: A Tale of Air Adventure in the Great Campaign.
Publisher: London, Glasgow, Bombay: Blackie and Son Limited, no date (1915). First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5" X 5.5".
Pages: 272 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original illustrated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing - as shown, gift note of a previous 1917 owner on the first endpaper - as shown, light stain to the lower corner of the last endpaper - as shown, toning to endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with 6nice full-page illustrations by John de G. Bryan
The book: This early 20th-century adventure novel by aviation pioneers Claude Grahame-White and Harry Harper captures the excitement and possibilities of aerial combat and innovation during the early days of aviation. The story is a mix of thrilling exploits and imaginative technology, reflecting the authors' deep involvement in the aviation world.
The authors: laude Grahame-White (1879-1959) was a prominent English aviation pioneer and a key figure in the early development of aircraft. Harry Harper (1880-1960) was an aviation journalist and writer known for his works on aviation and its future potential. Together, they authored several influential books on the subject.
The illustrator: John de G. Bryan was an illustrator known for his detailed and dynamic illustrations, particularly in the genre of adventure and aviation. His work in The Invisible War-Plane brings the story's thrilling aerial scenes to life.