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Lot #215
Billy Mitchell

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American World War I ace (1879-1936) regarded as the father of the US Air Force, whose zealous ambition and vocal criticism of the War and Navy Departments following the war led to a court-martial and his resignation. Signed book: Our Air Force. Later printing. NY: E. P. Dutton, 1921. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 223 pages. Signed and inscribed on a free end page in fountain pen, "To F. D. Grace, with the regards of Wm. Mitchell." In fine condition, with two small tears to the foot of the spine and a few light gouges to the front cover; interior pages are all clean.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #549 - Ended April 10, 2019





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