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Wiley Post... first person to fly solo around the world...



Item # 657262

July 23, 1933

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 23, 1933 

* Aviator Wiley Post - airplane pilot
* First person to fly solo around the world 
* The landing in New York City (1st report)
 

The front page has a great banner headline: "ROUND WORLD; 7 DAYS, 18 HRS." with subheads that include: "POST LANDS IN NEW YORK AFTER RECORD FLIGHT" and more. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage continues on page 2 with related map and log.
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. In great condition as such, a few small binding holes at the blank spine.

Category: The 20th Century