An album of model aircraft photographs compiled by P. J. Day [personal scrapbook, 1942]

Day, P. J.

1942, First Edition. No Publisher. The mounted photographs are all in a fine condition. The scrapbook is in a very good condition, bound in leather-backed boards. Edges somewhat dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 37 pages; A unique personal scrapbook of model aircraft photographs. 27cm. Features 37 hand-numbered pages of b/w photos; between 2 to 5 photos on each page. Original negatives also included. Each photo has a descriptive label. Blank leaves after photos. The handwritten title page states: "This book contains photographs of models built by P.J.D., J.R.M. and others. This book was started on October 20th 1942 and belongs to P. J. Day, 41 Ashfield Road, Leicester and Sanderson House, The School, Oundle." Also included are 2 pages loosely inserted with photographs of an Air Display in Crossley in 1935. Subjects: Model aircraft -- Model airplanes -- Photography. Item #220288

Price: €425.00