Epilonian Books

Rare, out-of-print & unusual books · Since 1997

Catalog notes

Description

Thompson Products Inc. [Published Date: 1953]. Paper covers, Staple bound (NOT plastic comb) , [68] pp (unpaginated). No other printings listed. Celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of powered Flight 1903-1953, a collection of 191 (3.5" x 2.5") black and white reproductions of aviation artworks by Charle H. Hubbell made for the Thompson Products aviation art calendars. Includes a brief biography of Charles H Hubbel, and a story of the Calendar, a hobby becomes a profession. Also includes article entitled Thompson Products and the Air Age.. as well as a list of Thompson Trophy Race Winners, 1929-1953.

Condition & notes

In acceptable condition. Cream illustrated stiff paper covers are split along the top of the fold up to the first staple and are starting to pull away from the rest of the text. Covers also have a few small nicks and tears and creasing to edges and corners. Moderate overall scuffing, soiling and aging to covers as well. Pages lightly aged but otherwise unmarked with occasional light spotting and nicking to edges. NOT Ex-Library. NO remainder marks. A solid reading copy.

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