D.F. [Cuidad de Mexico]: Compania de Ediciones Populares, S.A., 1944. First Edition. Signed by Armando de Maria y Campos and dated year of publication at front free endpaper. Octavo; illustrated dust jacket over printed wraps; 192; [5]pp. Four b&w plates. Rubbing and light chipping to dust jacket; mild edgewear and rippling to spine of wraps; binding sound; all gatherings unopened; pages toned but unmarked; Very Good. Collection of stories and anecdotes of Mexican aeronautics and other adventures in flight from 1770 to 1900. The prolific journalist de Maria y Campos dedicated most of his professional and creative output to documenting and honoring Mexican performance and achievements in the circus, bullfighting ring, vaudeville, and other areas of history. Uncommon.