Author: AUSTIN, L.F.; ET AL
Title: The Illustrated London News (Iln), September (Sept. ) 18, 1954: Formosa (Taiwan) Prepares for Communist Invasion
Description: Loganville, Pennsylvania: The Illustrated London News & Sketch Ltd, 1954. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Pages 443-482. Features: Cover photo and two additional pages of photos of destruction in Orleansville, Algeria caused by earthquake; Page of photos of diplomatic and political events; Dramatic photo-sequence of fatal collision between the liner Italia with the tug Fairplay 1 at Cuxhaven; Photos of Royal occasions in Scotland, Canada and the Netherlands; Four aerial photos of Formosa - a danger spot in the world today; Two pages of photos of training recruits of the Chinese Nationalist Army in Formosa - learning how to use weapons from the U.S. to ward off Communist attack; Excellent aerial photo of aircraft carrier Philippine Sea and destroyer Erben being refueled by fleet oiler Chemung; Photos of works of art by the Aurignacian hunters of Spain; Seven photos of the Farnborough Air Show; Full-page photos of the De Havilland low-speed and high-speed wind tunnels; Photos of personalities of the week include R. Bierwirth, Charles Geddes, Sir Frank Gibbs, Anthony Eden with Dr. J.W. Beyen and M.P. Bech, M. Andre Derain, Sir Francis Evans, Chiang Ching-Kuo, Sir Alan Hartley, Channel swimmer Edward May, Paul Mason, and General De Castries and his wife; Photo of Lake Ontario swimmer Marilyn Bell, Roger Bannister; photos of balloon flyer Mr. Garrett Cashman and his wife; Classy colour-photo ad for United States Lines inside back cover; other nostalgic ads; and more. Unmarked. Average wear. A sound vintage copy.; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; The Illustrated London News (ILN), September (Sept.) 18, 1945: Formosa (Taiwan) Prepares for Communist Invasion Orleansville, Algeria caused by earthquake; Page of photos of diplomatic and political events; Dramatic photo-sequence of fatal collision betw. Good .

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