Way of a Fighter - Claire Lee Chennault (1st edition) G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1949

First edition (print number not stated) hardcover copy of Way of a Fighter: The Memoirs of Claire Lee Chennault edited by Robert Hotz (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1949). Very rare vintage book chronicling the life and military service of Chennault, an American military aviator, best known for his WWII experiences. With photographs. Missing dust jacket. Moderate soiling to boards, especially around the edges and corners. Fading and blemished spine, with apparent discoloration near bottom, possibly where a sticker once was. A few instances of mildly split binding and binding is loosening a bit on the whole. Foxing to pages, heaviest near beginning and end of book. US Military Department stamp to first page. Some sparse discoloration to outer edges of some pages. No writing. See photos for condition.

Packaged with care and shipped via USPS Media Mail