SHEIL, BEAU FO; SIMPSON, COLIN - The Life Story of Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, MC, AFC

London, Cassell & Co. 1937, First Edition. (ISBN: 00000000000) Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith (1897 - 1935), an early Australian aviator. In 1928, he earned global fame when he made the first trans-Pacific flight from the United States to Australia. He also made the first non-stop crossing of the Australian mainland, the first flights between Australia and New Zealand, and the first eastward Pacific crossing from Australia to the United States. He also made a flight from Australia to London, setting a new record of 10.5 days. CONDITION Blue bds (slight wear to spine head) pp x 202 with plate section to rear. Mostly bright and crisp with light spotting to ends and edges, name iside front and booksellers stamp. Very Good/No Jacket.

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