Aviation Archaeology: 2Nd Edition
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
For the dedicated collector and aviation enthusiast, Aviation Archaeology is an authoritative and indispensable guide to the world of aeronautical relics and their discovery. Bruce Robertson, a respected authority on aviation history, presents a comprehensive collector's handbook covering the full spectrum of aeronautical memorabilia — from airfields, autographs, badges, and books, to nomenclature, postcards, propellers, records, research, stamps, and wrecks — chronicling the rich material culture left in the wake of aviation's golden and wartime eras. Robertson's meticulous and systematic approach transforms what might seem a niche hobby into a serious discipline, illustrating how the recovery and preservation of aviation artefacts serves as a vital thread in the broader tapestry of military and technological history. His authoritative style bridges the gap between the casual enthusiast and the seasoned researcher, making this second edition an essential reference for anyone drawn to the atmospheric remnants of aviation's past. Whether you are tracking down a rare squadron badge or mapping a forgotten wartime airfield, this volume will leave you wondering what extraordinary relic might still be waiting to be unearthed.
Author: Bruce Robertson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Archaeology
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
For the dedicated collector and aviation enthusiast, Aviation Archaeology is an authoritative and indispensable guide to the world of aeronautical relics and their discovery. Bruce Robertson, a respected authority on aviation history, presents a comprehensive collector's handbook covering the full spectrum of aeronautical memorabilia — from airfields, autographs, badges, and books, to nomenclature, postcards, propellers, records, research, stamps, and wrecks — chronicling the rich material culture left in the wake of aviation's golden and wartime eras. Robertson's meticulous and systematic approach transforms what might seem a niche hobby into a serious discipline, illustrating how the recovery and preservation of aviation artefacts serves as a vital thread in the broader tapestry of military and technological history. His authoritative style bridges the gap between the casual enthusiast and the seasoned researcher, making this second edition an essential reference for anyone drawn to the atmospheric remnants of aviation's past. Whether you are tracking down a rare squadron badge or mapping a forgotten wartime airfield, this volume will leave you wondering what extraordinary relic might still be waiting to be unearthed.