The spirit of st louis by charles lindbergh, signed abebooks. Octavo, 562 pages available at 2020 april 22 historical. Louis has 12 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Lindbergh more than eight decades have passed since charles lindbergh earned international fame for flying a. New york scribner s sons 1956 hard cover book in very good condition with dust jacket and pages intact. Louis with screen legend jimmy stewart its a wonderful life, the philadelphia story as. Louis book won the pulitzer prize for autobiography. A just about fine copy of the book with the topstain a bit faded otherwise in excellent shape. A presentation copy of lindberghs pulitzer prizewinning book, inscribed the month before publication, to carl. Thousands of pictures were taken of charles lindbergh and the spirit of st. Charles augustus lindbergh february 4, 1902 august 26, 1974, nicknamed lucky lindy, the lone eagle, and slim,was an american aviator, military officer, author, inventor, explorer, and environmental activist. The businessaviation center of the midwest, built in chesterfield in 1964, is named the spirit of st. Louis 1953, which described the flight to paris and gained him a pulitzer prize.
Most regarded him initially as a crank too inexperienced and relying only on oneengine. Louis classic airplane was introduced in 1927, the united states was poised on the brink of an aviation revolution. Inscribed by charles lindbergh on the title page prior to publication, to peter h. Lindbergh recounts this historic flight and his early days in aviation in the spirit of st. Louis in 1953, as an autobiography because he was not comfortable with the previous books written about the flight, especially we, as it did not cover with enough exactitude the experience. It was really one of the most compelling adventure books ive ever read. The book achieved instantaneous success and was well received by both critics and the public. I believe hed written two previous books about this. Presentation edition number 820 with charles a lindb. Lindberghs monocoupe plane is suspended from the ceiling of the main terminal at lambert st. Charles a lindbergh biography of charles lindbergh from his days of precarious mail runs in aviations infancy to his design of a small transatlantic plane and the vicissitudes of its takeoff and epochal flight from new.
The spirit of st louis by charles lindbergh, first edition, signed. Includes pictures to help collectors identify the original book. Jimmy stewart is charles lindbergh in the spirit of st. Louis were one of two teams still in existence at the end of the american basketball association aba that did not survive the abanba merger. Louis 1957 takeoff from roosevelt field watch the spirit of st. The spirit of st louis by charles lindbergh abebooks passion for books. We jumped on the opportunity to get one more flight in yesterday since it was a calm, dry day. New york scribners sons 1956 hard cover book in very good condition with dust jacket and pages intact. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. For years the lindy squared mural drew eyes to the old lion gas building, at ninth and chestnut. No matter the subject, he has a brilliant way of making it a must read. The classic, bestselling, pulitzer prizewinning account of.
No metropolis in america has more pure baseball spirit than st. Based on charles lindberghs 1953 pulitzer prizewinning book of the same name, this billy wilderdirected biography tells the thrilling story of aviator charles lindbergh james stewart, who risks his life to complete the first solo flight across the atlantic. Inscribed by the author on the title page prior to publication, to the mac donalds, with deep appreciation and best wishes from charles lindbergh july, 1953 publication date is sept. Remember that the dust jacket is an important part of any book, and so books without their original dust jackets typically have less value. Charles a lindbergh biography of charles lindbergh from his days of precarious mail runs in aviations infancy. Lindbergh, the pioneering flyboy who, like test pilots and astronauts to follow later, had the right stuff of aviation heroism.
That was my biggest fear, says malcolm collum, that i was going to tear the fabric. Louis was published in 1953, 26 years after lindberghs nonstop flight from ny to paris. Lindbergh captured the worlds attentionand changed the course of historywhen he completed his famous nonstop flight from new york to paris in 1927. Its like a living creature, gliding along smoothly, happily, as though a successful flight means as much to it as to me, as though we shared our experiences together, each feeling beauty, life, and death as. The classic, bestselling, pulitzer prizewinning account of charles a. Louis is housed in the smithsonian national air and space museum in washington, d. Louis is a 1957 aviation biography film in cinemascope and warnercolor from warner bros. The book was published on september 14, 1953, and won the pulitzer prize in 1954. The screenplay was adapted by charles lederer, wendell mayes, and billy wilder from lindberghs 1953 autobiographical account of his historic flight, which won the. Describes the planning and execution of the first nonstop airplane flight from new york to paris. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Lindberghs first account of the journey, titled we, was published shortly after he made the historic flight in 1927. At roosevelt field, near garden city, the spirit of st.
Eloquently told and sweeping in its scope, lindberghs pulitzer prizewinning account is an epic adventure tale for all time. To ask other readers questions about the spirit of st. Find the spirit of st louis by lindbergh, charles a at biblio. Louis was first published in 1953 and won the pulitzer prize for autobiography in 1954. Louis, prepublication copy inscribed by charles lindbergh lindbergh, charles a. Use the prefilled links below to find the market value of the spirit of st. Octavo, original silverstamped blue cloth recased, pictorial endpapers, original dust jacket. World war ii and postwar life books about his life, including the spirit of st. Louis 1957 covers his groundbreaking 33hourand20minute solo flight from new york to paris in may of 1927. Please feel free to inquire as to particulars andor additional photographs. But if you want to understand what made the lone eagle an iconic figure in the first place, you should really read his own pulitzer prize winning account of his 3600 mile, solo. Charles lindbergh the spirit of st louis 1953 book club.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Louis 1956charles scribner5 x 8497 pageshardcover book signed by author. Signed limited first edition of lindberghs autobiographical account about the events leading up to and including his 1927 solo transatlantic flight. A fine, crisp copy in a good dust jacket with some large chips and tears. It not only chronicles lindberghs famous flight, but also faithfully tells the story of his early life as well. Louis by jne was running so beautifully that ron decided to take her away from the arlington airport pattern and.
A presentation copy of lindberghs pulitzer prizewinning book, inscribed the month before publication, to carl allen, in appreciation of years of friendship, and in thanks for criticism of the manuscript of the spirit of st. Lindbergh became the first man to fly solo across the atlantic. Louis, a custombuilt, single engine, singleseat monoplane registration. Louis sat temporarily on the floor of the national air and space. Louis was published in 1953 over two decades after his flight and lindbergh claimed to have worked on the book for over 14 years, often with the help of his wife, anne.
Louis follows his successful effort to become the first person to make a transatlantic flight. Louis, one finds a young man who not only could be heroically calm and selfpossessed when faced with danger but also could laugh at his own foibles, be tolerant of the. Louis is an autobiographical account by charles lindbergh about the events leading up to and including his 1927 solo transatlantic flight in, a custombuilt, single engine, singleseat monoplane registration. Vermilye with best wishes from charles a lindbergh august, 1953 publication date is sept. Louis by charles a lindbergh 1953 first edition antique. Lindbergh fan james stewart, himself a pilot, sought the role and was initially turned down. Louis signed by senator cutler and other signed books. With james stewart, murray hamilton, patricia smith, bartlett robinson. The spirit of st louis by charles lindbergh abebooks.
Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. The book provides insight into the early history of american aviation and does so in an entertaining yet compelling format. New designs were appearing, the stockmarket was strong, and the nation, immersed in the giddy whirl of the 1920s, was ready to. Octavo, original giltlettered and pictorial maroon cloth, with matching custom quarter leather and cloth clamshell. Hall documented his design in engineering data on the spirit of st. Louis is an autobiographical account by charles lindbergh about the events leading up to and including his 1927 solo transatlantic flight in the spirit of st. I believe hed written two previous books about this flight. For this book lindbergh was awarded the pulitzer prize on 1954 in the category biography.
Peter golenbock interviews and stitches together a fantastic oral history of the st louis cardinals and browns. Louis feb 24, 2018 billy wilder and james stewart teamup to convey the excitement and achievement of lucky lindys first transatlantic flight. In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. Also describes the aviators life in the first third of the 20th. He was also the author, with alexis carrel, of the culture of organs 1938, concerning the operation of the perfusion pump and related research on which he. Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast backstage opera for iphoneipod pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges.
With these words, donald hall committed to the design the spirit of st. To find the market value for this book, click on the prefilled ebay, abebooks, or biblio links to the right and look for comparable listings that have all of these first edition points. A new aviation hero was born, and the spirit of st. Louis, which he prepared for the national advisory committee for aeronautics naca and is included as an appendix to lindberghs 1953 pulitzer prize winning book the spirit of st. Louis would have 5,000 feet in which to take flight. Charles slim lindbergh struggles to finance and design an airplane that will make his new york to paris flight the first solo transatlantic crossing.
They include the memoir of her childhood and youth, under a wing, no more words, a. About project management team mission statement sos2 pilot photos 2018 19 construction 2017 construction 2016 construction blueprints stearman world flight. The film deals with little else but lindberghs career up to and including his monumental flight from roosevelt field to le bourget in france in 33 hours back in 1927. Published by charles scribners sons, new york, ny 1953. In order to make it across lindbergh must struggle to overcome his own fatigue and the elements. The spirit of saint louis is an extremely well written book by an american icon. In order to make it across lindbergh must struggle to overcome his own fatigue and the elementsranging from ice on the wings to fog.
The 2,150pound spirit had never carried its full 3,000pound load of fuel, but several. Celebrate the historic may 20, 1927 flight of the spirit of st. My copy is a beautiful old 1953 hardcover, with tons of info in the appendices. Lindbergh is without a doubt one of the aviation 1 figures and legends of the xx century, being the first pilot to fly nonstop across the atlantic ocean in may 1927, managing to win the orteig prize. Reeve lindbergh is the author of several books for adults and children.
The special presentation edition of the first edition of lindberghs spirit of st. A great read with lots of insightful perspective, i highly recommend this book and any other that mr golenbock has written. Louis, lindbergh takes the reader on an extraordinary journey, bringing to life the thrill and peril of transatlantic travel in a singleengine plane. They were a member of the aba in its last two seasons, 197475 and 197576, while playing their home games at. First edition points and criteria for the spirit of st. Based on charles lindberghs 1953 pulitzer prizewinning book of the same name, the spirit of st. Louis is sixtime academy award winner billy wilders recreation of the struggles and success of charles a. The pliers were buried in dust, resting on delicate fabric nearly 90 years old. The spirit of st louis by charles lindbergh, first edition. This is the presentation edition of the spirit of st.
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