Antique hardcover edition of Tom Swift and His Airline Express, or From Ocean to Ocean by Daylight, written by Victor Appleton. This classic boys' adventure novel, published by Grosset & Dunlap, features a tan cloth cover with iconic red and black illustrated graphics depicting early 20th-century transportation including biplanes, motorcycles, and automobiles. The interior includes a frontispiece illustration. This copy shows significant age-related wear, including fraying at the spine and corners, toning to the pages, and a previous owner's name and address inscribed on the front inner cover, adding a touch of historical provenance to this vintage collectible.

Author: Victor Appleton
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Title: Tom Swift and His Airline Express
Genre: Children's Adventure / Science Fiction
Format: Hardcover
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
Era: Early 20th Century
Topic: Aviation / Invention
Illustrations: Black and White Frontispiece
Cover Art: Illustrated Red/Black/Tan
Provenance: Previous owner's inscription
Country of Manufacture: USA

Keywords: Antique Book, Tom Swift Series, Victor Appleton, Vintage Childrens Literature, Aviation History, Grosset and Dunlap, Sci-Fi Adventure, Early 1900s, Collectible Books, Steampunk Aesthetic, Industrial Age, Boys Adventure Stories, Hardcover Fiction