The Arthur Ronnie Collection: Books & Autographs

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183. RALL, Günther. My Logbook: Reminiscences 1938-2006. Edited by Kurt Braatz. Editions TwentynineSix, [2006]. First English language edition. Quarto (10 ¼ X 7 ¼ in., 260 X 181 mm). 373 pages. Pictorial grey laminate boards, silk ribbon page marker. Very Good, with light scuffs. Hinges are sound. Signed by Günther Rall on the title page. A scarce book documenting the illustrious military career of this legendary German fighter pilot, who scored 275 aerial victories. $300 - $500

184. REITSCH, Hanna. Flying Is My Life. Translated by Lawrence Wilson. G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York, (1954). First American Edition. Octavo (8 ¼ X 5 ¾ in., 223 X 145 mm). 246 pages. Dark blue cloth, spine lettered in white. Very Good, a tight, clean copy. Hinges are sound. Priced dust jacket exhibits slight edge wear, and paper tape reinforcement of the folds on the verso. Signed by Hanna Reitsch, pioneer German pilot, on the front free endpaper, “To Art Ronnie with best wishes, Hanna Reitsch, 27.9.1975.” Mr. Ronnie’s aviation-themed bookplate affixed to the lower front free endpaper. $200 - $300

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