CAPTAIN ALBERT BALL
V.C., D.S.O. (two bars), M.C., Croix de Chevalier, Legion d'Honneur, Russian Order of St George. A Historical Record
1933
First English Edition
John Hamilton Limited [London]
8vo (103 pages, 15 illustrations, index)
Hardcover [Black cloth]
Item Number: 5059
$125.00
Description
The 11th ranking British Ace, and one of the most renowned fighter pilots of the war; 44 official victories (probably more) and one of 19 Air VCs. Volunteered 1914, seconded to the R.F.C. 1916, KIA 1917, possibly by Lothar von Richthofen. The first edition is scarce.
A very good copy, without dust jacket, as issued, some shelf wear, corners and hinges frayed, boards a bit scuffed, former owner’s name on front end paper, contents clean and crisp.