Items Similar to Rickenbacker: An Autobiography, Signed by Eddie Rickenbacker, First Ed., 1967
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 16
Rickenbacker: An Autobiography, Signed by Eddie Rickenbacker, First Ed., 1967
About the Item
Rickenbacker, Edward. Rickenbacker: An Autobiography. Englewood-Cliffs: Prentice-Hall Inc., 1967. First edition, fifth printing. Signed and dated by Rickenbacker in felt-tipped ink. Presented rebound in ¼ leather and cloth boards, with raised bands, gilt titles, and gilt tooling to the spine, and a new archival slipcase.
This first edition, fifth printing of Rickenbacker: An Autobiography is signed and dated by the famous pilot. The signature reads, “Eddie Rickenbacker 1968” in black felt-tipped ink on the front free endpaper. The book was published in New Jersey by Prentice-Hall Inc., in December of 1967. It is presented rebound in ¼ blue leather and cloth boards, with raised bands, gilt titles, and gilt tooling to the spine, new marbled endpapers, and a new archival slipcase.
In this autobiography, Rickenbacker gives his personal account of childhood and his pre-war career. He shares his experience as a fighter jet pilot and commander in WWI and discusses his post-war endeavors as an industrialist in the automobile and commercial airline industries. The book ends with his projections for the future of air flight.
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker was the most celebrated U.S. Air Ace of WWI. In a time when aerial battles were novel, Rickenbacker became the nation’s first fighter squadron commander. He accumulated twenty-six victories and led the 94th Aero Pursuit “Hat-in-the-Ring” Squadron as the first all-American fighter squadron to engage in combat.
CONDITION:
Overall very good condition. Rebound in ¼ blue leather and cloth boards, with raised bands, gilt titles, and gilt tooling to the spine, new marbled endpapers. The book is signed and dated by Eddie Rickenbacker on the front free endpaper. The inscription is legible and reads “Eddie Rickenbacker 1968” in black felt-tipped ink. The pages are internally clean and bright. The book is illustrated with black and white photographs throughout.
The book is housed in a custom made archival blue slipcase adorned with a photo of a young Rickenbacker in front of a fighter plane.
Book dimensions: 9 5/16" H x 6 1/2" W x 1 7/8" D. Slipcase dimensions: 9 5/8" H x 6 11/16" W x 2 6/16" D.
Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.
- Creator:Rickenbacker (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.63 in (24.47 cm)Width: 6.69 in (17 cm)Depth: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1967
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Rebound in ¼ blue leather and cloth boards, with raised bands, gilt titles, and gilt tooling to the spine, new marbled endpapers, new archival slipcase by Felton Bookbinding Ltd. in Ontario, Canada, in November of 2024. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Colorado Springs, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: BK11031stDibs: LU909742435422
About the Seller
4.9
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2010
1stDibs seller since 2011
452 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Colorado Springs, CO
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllYeager, An Autobiography, Signed by Chuck Yeager, Third Edition, 1985
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Yeager, Chuck and Leo Janos. Yeager: An Autobiography. New York: Bantam Books, 1985. Signed by Chuck Yeager. Third edition. In the original dust jacket an...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Books
Materials
Paper
Moon Shot by Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton, Signed by Shepard, First Ed., 1994
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Shepard, Alan, Deke Slayton, Moon Shot: The Inside Story of America's Race to the Moon. Atlanta: Turner Publishing, 1994. First Edition. Signed by Alan Shepard on the full title page...
Category
1990s American Books
Materials
Paper
My Adventures as an Illustrator, Signed by Norman Rockwell, First Edition, 1960
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Rockwell, Norman. Norman Rockwell: My Adventures as an Illustrator. Garden City, NY: Doubleday and Co., 1960. Stated first edition. Signed by Rockwell. In the original dust jacket an...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne, Illustrated by Ernest Shepard, First Ed., 1927
By A.A. Milne
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Milne, A. A. Now We Are Six. London: Methuen & Co., 1927. First Edition. Illustrated by Ernest Shepard. Octavo. In the publisher's original red leatherette boards, stamped in gilt, with new joints and linings, and presented with a new archival ¼ cloth slipcase.
Presented is the first edition of A. A. Milne’s iconic children’s poems, Now We Are Six. This collection of verses was published by Methuen & Co, in London in 1927. It is presented here in the publisher’s original gilt-stamped red leatherette boards, with new joints and linings, and filled with E. H. Shepard’s charming illustrations. The book is now protected in a custom, archival red cloth slipcase with gilt stamped inlays...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Books
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Paper
Condensed History of the Mexican War by McKay, Hungerford, & Murphy, First Ed.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
McKay, William, Daniel E. Hungerford, and Charles J. Murphy. Condensed History of the Mexican War and its Glorious Results...Also Reminiscences of the War. New York: John E. Cohen, 1...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Paper
Magnificent Desolation, Signed by Buzz Aldrin, First Limited Edition
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Aldrin, Buzz. Magnificent Desolation: Images from the Apollo 11 Lunar Mission with the Words of Astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Reno: Jack Bacon & Company, 2009. First Edition. Numbered 490 o...
Category
Early 2000s North American Books
Materials
Paper
You May Also Like
"Helen Hayes On Reflection An Autobiography, " Signed
By Hellen Hayes
Located in valatie, NY
Helen Hayes on Reflection An Autobiography. New York: M. Evans and Company, Inc., 1968. Signed third printing hardcover with dust jacket. The autobiography of Helen Hayes that was wr...
Category
20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
By George: The Autobiography of George Foreman 1st Trade Ed Signed by Foreman
Located in valatie, NY
By George: The Autobiography of George Foreman First edition signed by George Foreman. Villard, U.S.A., 1995. Signed, Stated 1st Trade Ed hardcover with...
Category
1990s American Books
Materials
Paper
Autobiography of Surrealism First Edition Review Copy
By Marcel Jean
Located in valatie, NY
The Autobiography of Surrealism, Marcel Jean, editor. The Viking Press, 1980. First edition pre-publication review copy hardcover with dust jacket. Illustrated with 90 black and whit...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Books
Materials
Paper
Ed Ruscha: Reading Ed Ruscha Book 2013 First Edition Hardcover SIGNED
By Ed Ruscha
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a signed First Edition of Ed Ruscha: Reading Ed Ruscha hardcover book. The signature is personalized to the gallery owner, Patrick Painter. The book was released on March 31,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed.
By Christian Dior
Located in Stamford, CT
Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed. Featuring four distinct sections - The Birth of Maison Christian Dior; From the...
Category
Vintage 1950s English Neoclassical Books
Materials
Paper
"The Roosevelts and the Royals", Signed First Ed by Will Swift
Located in valatie, NY
The Roosevelts and the Royals: Franklin and Eleanor, the King and Queen of England, and the Friendship That Changed History by Will Swift. John Wiley and Sons Ltd, United States, 200...
Category
Early 2000s American Books
Materials
Paper
