1980 - A Falcon Flies
1980 - A Falcon Flies
William Heinemann published the first British edition, and Doubleday published the first American edition under the title: FLIGHT OF THE FALCON.
William Heinemann published the first British edition, and Doubleday published the first American edition under the title: FLIGHT OF THE FALCON.
William Heinemann reprinted A FALCON FLIES a few times: in 1980 (4 times in the same year as the first printing), 1982, and 1989 for a Uniform Edition.
I own an exceedingly rare Uncorrected Proof copy
I own an exceedingly rare Uncorrected Proof copy
The book is shorter than the DJ because it is just the textblock bound in wrappers instead of boards.
The book is shorter than the DJ because it is just the textblock bound in wrappers instead of boards.
I own 3 copies of the first printing of the British first edition. Wilbur signed all 3 of my copies.
I own 3 copies of the first printing of the British first edition. Wilbur signed all 3 of my copies.
The very copy that Wilbur gifted to his mother-in-law is now in my collection. "Mom" is Danielle's mother.
The very copy that Wilbur gifted to his mother-in-law is now in my collection. "Mom" is Danielle's mother.
I have not seen another signed copy where Wilbur included a date, making the copy below even more rare.
I have not seen another signed copy where Wilbur included a date, making the copy below even more rare.
Another signature within one of my copies
Another signature within one of my copies
I found the signed copy below on eBay, but it is not in my collection
I have owned and sold a few signed copies of A FALCON FLIES. All below are first printings.
Doubleday published its first edition of FLIGHT OF THE FALCON in 1982
Doubleday published its first edition of FLIGHT OF THE FALCON in 1982
I own 1 copy of the American first edition, and Wilbur signed it
I own 1 copy of the American first edition, and Wilbur signed it
