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Lindbergh, Charles A. Of Flight and Life.. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1948.
Price: US$1100.00 + shipping
Description: First edition of this prophetic discourse on weapons of mass destruction. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, "To Elizabeth Bartky with much affection, and best wishes from Charles A. Lindbergh August 1948." Near fine in a very good dust jacket. An excellent association. In this Cold War-era essay, Lindbergh warns about the dangers of the Soviet Union and uncontrolled scientific advances without a moral compass acting as a guide. Of Flight and Life "sums up Lindbergh's concerns about the unchecked spread of scientific materialism and his fear that Americans were caught in a vicious circle in which our security today demanded regimentation and the development of weapons that would ruin us tomorrow" (Robert Wohl).
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Lindbergh, Charles A.. Of Flight and Life. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1948.
Price: US$1450.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Twelvemo, viii, 56pp. Blue cloth, title printed on spine. First edition with "Scribner's A" on copyright page. Solid text block, touch of wear to cloth. In the publisher's dust jacket, $1.50 on front flap, tape repairs to top and bottom edges of verso, light wear to corners and spine, a touch of shelf wear. Blue and silver text vibrant and clear. Inscribed on the half-title: "To Ruth Thomas / with best wishes from / Charles A. Lindbergh / August 1948." Ruth Thomas watched the Lindbergh children throughout the 1940s and completed some secretarial work for the family as well. Thomas was close with Charles' wife, Anne Lindbergh, but the two had a complex relationship, as recorded in Anne's letters.
Seller: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, U.S.A.
Lindbergh, Charles A. Of Flight and Life.. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1948.
Price: US$1500.00 + shipping
Description: First edition of this prophetic discourse on weapons of mass destruction. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page, "To Dean Walter Bartky with affection, and best wishes from Charles A. Lindbergh August 1948." The recipient, Walter Bartky was an American educator and mathematician and friend of the Lindberghs. After receiving a Ph.D. from the university, he served on its faculty in the astronomy department. In 1943 he became associate dean of the University of Chicagoâs Division of Physical Sciences. During the Manhattan Project, Bartky served as the Metallurgical Laboratoryâs associate director. Bartky was a signatory of the Szilard Petition. In 1945, he accompanied Leo Szilard and Harold Urey to present a memorandum to future Secretary of State James F. Byrnes that warned of the dangers of a nuclear arms race. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. An excellent association. In this Cold War-era essay, Lindbergh warns about the dangers of the Soviet Union and uncontrolled scientific advances without a moral compass acting as a guide. Of Flight and Life "sums up Lindbergh's concerns about the unchecked spread of scientific materialism and his fear that Americans were caught in a vicious circle in which our security today demanded regimentation and the development of weapons that would ruin us tomorrow" (Robert Wohl).
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Lindbergh, Charles A.. Of Flight and Life. Scribner, New York, 1948.
Price: US$1500.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: This book contains a letter to Mr. Charles A. Lindbergh from Henry D. Brown, Director of Detroit Historical Museum , dated April 8, 1959.The letter is a request for Lindbergh to sign the book for a Mrs. Wilson W. Mills a past president of the Historical Society and a daughter of Hazen S. Pingree, mayor of Detroit and former Governor of Michigan. Mr. Lindbergh obligingly inscribed the book to " To Mrs. Wilson W. Mills with best wishes from Charles A. Lindbergh"The book is not a first and the dust jacket is a bit rough bot wrapped in a new Brodart and the inscription is fresh and clear on the title page.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author
Seller: First Edition ,too Inc Bookstore, Moran, MI, U.S.A.
Lindbergh, Charles A. Of Flight and Life.. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1948.
Price: US$2000.00 + shipping
Description: First edition, early printing of this prophetic discourse on weapons of mass destruction. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "To Gen. Huebner with best wishes from Charles A. Lindbergh." The recipient, General Clarence R. Huebner was the commanderÂofÂthe 1st Infantry ("The Big Red One") at Normandy and one of World War I's most celebrated heroes. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. An excellent association. In this Cold War-era essay, Lindbergh warns about the dangers of the Soviet Union and uncontrolled scientific advances without a moral compass acting as a guide. Of Flight and Life "sums up Lindbergh's concerns about the unchecked spread of scientific materialism and his fear that Americans were caught in a vicious circle in which our security today demanded regimentation and the development of weapons that would ruin us tomorrow" (Robert Wohl).
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
LINDBERGH, Charles A.. Of Flight and Life. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1948.
Price: US$2500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Reprint. A little rubbing, else about fine in near fine dustwrapper with a rubbed spot along the top of the spine. Lindbergh's own copy, with his ownership stamp ("C.A. Lindbergh") on the front fly, and his ownership Signature ("Charles A. Lindbergh") on the half-title.
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.