{"product_id":"1940-embossed-hardcover-sky-riders-book-uk","title":"1940 Embossed Hardcover \"Sky-Riders” Book UK","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- PLEASE be sure to read ALL of the additional FAQs and item info in the drop down menu below the item description before making your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- All SHIPPING OVERAGES will be refunded and group shipping options are always available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e***ALL SALES ARE FINAL*** No cancellations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION: This book stands as a vivid reflection of an age when the conquest of the skies stirred the imagination of the world. Published during the mid-twentieth century—a period marked by rapid advancements in aviation—this volume celebrates the daring men and women who pushed the boundaries of possibility. Its pages are filled with biographical narratives, accounts of pioneering flights, and evocative illustrations that capture both the aviators and their remarkable machines. Such works were more than mere books; they were cultural touchstones, inspiring a generation enthralled by speed, exploration, and technological progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHISTORY: The presence of a foreword by Alex Henshaw, the celebrated British airman and victor of the 1938 King’s Cup Air Race, situates this edition firmly within the golden era of aviation. Issued by Collins, a distinguished British publishing house renowned for historical and adventure literature, “Sky Riders” endures as a prized artifact for collectors—an emblem of ambition and adventure from a time when the sky was the ultimate frontier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDATE: Circa 1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION: This item is in overall, well worn, vintage condition with some discolouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCARE: for best results\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLABEL: Sky Riders. UK, London, Glasgow. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS: \u003cbr\u003eWidth: 8\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 10.5\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 238\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box \u0026 Burrow Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54649456230691,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/6763\/7027\/files\/IMG_0903.jpg?v=1768148533","url":"https:\/\/boxandburrow.com\/en-gb\/products\/1940-embossed-hardcover-sky-riders-book-uk","provider":"Box \u0026 Burrow Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}