Henry Kistemaeckers — Aeropolis

Paris, Charpentier et Fasquelle, 1909. First edition. Paperback. A scarce to see first impression of this comical novel on flight by Henry Kistemaeckers. The first edition, first impression.A scarce work.In the original colourful paper wraps.In the original French.A comical French novel about flight and air life, an entertaining novel written during the early days of flight.Written by the prolific French author and playwright Henry Kistemaeckers.With in-text illustrations throughout, by Rene Vincent. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, the front wrap is detached but present. Edge wear to the wraps, resulting in small chips and closed tears, including a chip to the head of the front wrap. Paper is lifting to the front joint. Wraps are a little age-toned, with minor rubbing and handling marks. Small tear to the tail of the rear joint. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Good Only . Ill.: Rene Vincent. Good Only .