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The Lafayette Flying Corps by Hall and Nordhoff

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The Lafayette Flying Corps by Hall and Nordhoff
<B><I>The Lafayette Flying Corps</B></I></B></I><B> edited by James Norman Hall and Charles Bernard Nordhoff</B></I> (Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1920), two volumes, first edition, 514 pages and 361 pages, profusely illustrated with photographs, charts, and facsimiles (some in color), with index. Blue cloth with gilt lettering, 7.25" x 10.5". Hall and Nordhoff were members of the elite American battle squadron which flew for the French during World War I. Replete with a richly detailed history of the squadron and its engagements as well as lengthy biographies of all its members. Slight discoloration and blemishes on the covers, worn spine, slight separation at the end of the second volume where the back cover meets the flyleaf. Overall, in good condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)