POWELL, Lieut. William J. (1897-1942). Black Wings. Los Angeles: Ivan Deach, Jr., 1934. 8vo (158 x 234 mm). Frontispiece and b&w illustrations throughout. (Pages evenly toned.) Original black cloth with gilt titles and illustration. (Minor discoloration and tiny chips to edges). FIRST EDITION. Stated “Autograph first edition” but not signed. A thinly fictionalized autobiography by WWI veteran and aviation pioneer Lieut. William J. Powell. Dedicated to his friend Bessie Coleman, the first black aviatrix. Condition: Minor discoloration and tiny chips to edges, pages evenly toned, else fine.
POWELL, Lieut. William J. (1897-1942). Black Wings. Los Angeles: Ivan Deach, Jr., 1934. 8vo (158 x 234 mm). Frontispiece and b&w illustrations throughout. (Pages evenly toned.) Original black cloth with gilt titles and illustration. (Minor discoloration and tiny chips to edges). FIRST EDITION. Stated “Autograph first edition” but not signed. A thinly fictionalized autobiography by WWI veteran and aviation pioneer Lieut. William J. Powell. Dedicated to his friend Bessie Coleman, the first black aviatrix. Condition: Minor discoloration and tiny chips to edges, pages evenly toned, else fine.
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