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1913rif. 49234Boston: James Means 1913. 12mo 18cm. Staple-bound printed wrappers; 10pp. Trivial external soil else Near Fine. James Means 1855-1920 is best remember as the publisher and editor of the influential Aeronautics Annuals that appeared in 1895-7 providing a clearing-house for the latest trends in aviation engineering and providing a basis for the innovations of Orville and Wilbur Wright. The current publication advertises refinements to Means' simplified control column for which he originally won a patent in 1911. James Means unknown books
rif. 3234Archive. 7 pieces. 1938 to 1939. A grouping of seven pieces concerning Frederic E. Humphreys the first Army officer to fly solo. These pieces arranged in chronological order mention the thirtieth anniversary of Humphrey’s first flight. 1 TLS. 1pp. 8” x 10”. July 18 1938. War Department. A typed letter signed “J Totten” on “War Department” letterhead concerning “Special Recognition for Colonel F.E. Humphreys”: “…Reference is made to your letter of November 12 1937 recommending that some form of special recognition be awarded Colonel Frederic E. Humphreys New York National Guard for being the first officer of the United States Regular Army to fly a plane alone…it is proposed to make a suitable award to Colonel Humphreys. By order of the Secretary of War…”. 2 TL. 1pp. 8” x 10”. July 18 1938. War Department. A typed letter that is an unsigned copy of #1. 3 TDS. 1pp. 8” x 10”. August 3 1938. No place. A typed letter signed “Ames T. Brown” indicating that he mailed a letter to Louis L. Pendleton concerning the 30th anniversary of the flight. 4 TD. 1pp. 8” x 10”. August 4 1938. Camp Smith Peekskill. A typed document mentioning that it is to be addressed to “Colonel Louis L. Pendleton”. 5 ALS. 1pp. 8” x 10”. August 23 ’38. New York City. An autograph letter signed “L.L. Pendleton Colonel” addressed to Lieutenant Humphreys: “Please not attached papers which please return to me at your convenience. ‘The Mills of the Gods grind slow’ – it would seem – but ‘better late than never’ also applies. I hope I will be around next summer to see what they really do then!” 6 TLS. 1pp. 7” x 9”. April 5 1939. Aberdeen Proving Ground. A typed letter signed “C.M.” on “Office of the Commanding Officer Aberdeen Proving Ground” stationery. He wrote to Humphreys: “It certainly was nice to get your pleasant letter of April 3rd…my memory is quite clear as to the time you and Lahm were trying out the first Wright airplane. I am glad you enjoyed the bulletin or class letter but I prepared it quite a while before it was issued and made some serious omissions…There is a good article in the ‘Sperryscope’ Vol 8 no 10 just out by Lahm which mentions the trying experience of your pamphlet. Call up the Sperryscope Co. and get a copy from Gillmor who is an old friend of mine.” Lahm received the first flying lesson but Humphreys made the first solo flight just before Lahm made his flight. 7 Card. 1pp. No date. Governor’s Island NY. A card imprinted “Colonel Earl McFarland” and written on in pencil “My best wishes and I hope to see you soon. Governor’s Island NY”. unknown books
1944rif. 2312651New York: The New Home Library 1944. Hard Cover. Good/Very Good. Jacket edges rubbed with some small chips small tears and creases jacket spine faded. Rear boards bowed. 1944 Hard Cover. 236 pp. Fully defined and explained. The technical scientific and slang words and terms of the new language of the air including aircraft types construction operation meteorology navigation aerodynamics Army Air Force Aeronautical Regulation etc. The New Home Library hardcover books
rif. 16484Jacqueline "Jackie" Cochran. First woman to break the sound barrier. Signed Original Gelatin silver print vintage photo. August 24 1961. Black and white photo of Jacqueline Cochran in her plane. 9 x 7 in. Signed and inscribed by Cochran in blue ink. Speed record typed at bottom edge: "15KM Women's Speed Record 844.2 MPH". Cochran was a pioneer in women's aviation and one of the first woman pilots in the U.S. Air Force retiring at rank of colonel. She served as a transport pilot with the British and US Air Force during WWII and was one of the first women awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. In addition to her decorated military career Cochran was the first woman to break the sound barrier on May 18 1953 and to this day she holds more speed records than any other pilot in history. Very good condition. unknown books
rif. 16475Vintage original Gelatin silver print press photo. Richarda Morrow-Tait first woman pilot to circumnavigate the globe. August 19 1949. 7 x 8½ in. Black/white photo of Morrow-Tait in the cockpit of her plane Next Thursday's Child. Original press caption printed next to image: "British round-the-world flyer returned home 8/19 to Britain which she left just a year and a day ago. Her flight to London's Croydon Airport ended the 1st single-engine round-the-world flight by a woman at point where she started it." Pencil inscriptions and stamp on back. Very good. unknown books
rif. 15941The Heavier-Than-Air; The Aeroplane". 1918 English Translation from the original French as "A Course for the American Officers" in Paris for service in World War I. Written by Marchis a professor at the University of Paris. Mimeographed translation in English. A very rare example of early Franco-American cooperation on aeronautics especially under the threat of World War I and a glimpse in to the very earliest use of aircraft for military purposes. No examples of this rare mimeograph text are found in any institutional collection or library in the United States or abroad according to a search of OCLC Worldcat. Less than a decade following the Wright Brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk North Carolina in 1902 flight was growing as an intense area of study both in America and across the Atlantic in Europe. Paris became a center for aeronautic discovery with the Deutsch-Archdeacon Prize given in 1906 to the first observed flight greater than 25 meters and the Aero-Club de France. This text book "Heavier-Than-Air; The Aeroplane" was originally published in parts from 1910 to 1912. World War I provided intense motivation on both sides of the Atlantic to push forward the development of the airplane to a usable form of transport as well as a weapon. The American troops deployed to Paris were put under the tutelage of Professor Marchis of the University of Paris to learn the mechanics of flight as well as operation and maintenance of aircraft and exciting recent developments. Professor Marchis had his groundbreaking text book translated hurriedly into English in order to accompany his courses to the American Officers in his training. One chapter begins "The Eiffel Tower was the first laboratory utilized by the celebrated engineer in his researches in aerodynamics carried on during the past ten years. Bodies thrown from one of the platforms of the tower have permitted a study of free fall in calm air." Other chapters explain "Data Varying with Altitude" "Gyration" etc. There are several double-sized or even much larger sheets of equations and hand-drawn graphs on blue carbon paper folded in to explain aspects of flight. One of the most exciting features of this book is the apparent speed under which it was translated and prepared for use. Double-prints of words "the the" pages that drop off midway through and pick up again on the following page spelling errors and misprints abound. The quality of the original printing varies dramatically as the mimeograph machine apparently lost ink. The hand-drawn carbon images of graphs are transferred directly from the original and not translated from French. The quality of the book demonstrates its immediate necessity for the immense task at hand in winning the war. Hard-bound brown half morocco covers. Spine labeled in gilt in French "L. Marchis Cours Aeronautique Pours Les Officers Americains." A large-sized thick book of over 300 pages. Rubbed on spine and corners. Partial split along spine. Very rare. unknown books
rif. 16473Alicia Patterson. Vintage original Gelatin silver print press photo. January 7 1931. 8 x 7 in. Black/white photograph of a Alicia Patterson in her flight suit. Original press caption on back in part: "Sydney Australia. Alicia Patterson well known American Aviatrix who accompanied by Elizabeth Chase of Chicago left here yesterday January 6th to fly to Darwin North Australia 1960 miles away. Most of the route will take the daring girls over the practically uninhabited desert of the interior. They will pause for several days in a Central Australian Oasis for the Kangaroo Hunting. From Darwin the girls will proceed to Java Singapore China and the United States. After this historic flight Patterson went on to found the Pulitzler-Prize winning publication Newsday. Dated on back "R-1-7-31" January 7 1931. Very good. unknown books
1919rif. 12189Washington: G.P.O. 1919. 1st edition. 4to. 446pp. original cloth with illustrations. Front hinge loose signature on pastedown endpaper otherwise good. G.P.O. unknown books
rif. 17147Chuck Yeager. Famous Aviator. Best known for being the first pilot to break the Sound Barrier. Typed letter signed by Yeager in which he writes about breaking the sound barrier. No date. 8 1/2 x 11 in. "Chuck Yeager" printed at top of page. "Many aviators believed that man was not meant to fly faster than the speed of sound they assumed the resulting drag rise may tear the aircraft apart. I was apprehensive about trying to break the sound barrier. But you don't let that apprehension affect your job. On October 14 1947 Glamorous Glenn with me in the cockpit was lifted to an altitude of 25000 feet by a World War II B-29 bomber and then they released my X-1 through the bomb bay. Once in the air I was rocketing to 40000 feet and exceeding 662 miles per hour which was the sound barrier at that altitude. As I always said you don't concentrate on risks. You concentrate on results." He also writes on his activity as a flying ace in WWII: "I flew 64 missions over Europe.and shot down 13 German planes. I was also shot down myself once over France." 2 original fold lines. Bold signature at bottom of page and In very good condition. unknown books
rif. 12775Early 1920's handwritten manuscript describing the inner workings of an airplane with multiple detailed drawings and descriptions. 14 pages. 5" x 8-1/2". Includes handwritten drawings and journal entries explaining the "general data" including particular speed weight etc. of the planes. Drawings include a "main wiring diagram" . The handwritten labels on the drawings include: "Jaguar starting. See that both the engine magnets are switched off and that the throttle is in the slow running position. 2. With gas starter. Connect the gas coupling of the starter to the lead to the distributor of one of the two engine magnets. See that H1 lead switch from gas starter mag to engine mag is switched off. 3. Start the gas starter." A second handwritten description of a drawing reads "The ignition system is a highly developed form of battery-coil ignition designed as an integral part of the engine. The general layout comprises a direct current generated gear driven from the engine." In excellent condition. unknown books
1927rif. 52112New York: Fairchild Aviation Corporation 1927. 4to. 60 leaves plus interleaves photo-illustrated. Mimeographed typescript printed on rectos only. Stiff paper binder with printed label on upper cover bound with brads. A few creases and nicks to the binder with a slight bump to the upper tip of the first leaves. A very good copy. The frontispiece is a folding photographically produced chart; there are five original mounted photographs approximately 4 x 5 inches or the reverse. A very early prospectus or annual report for the purpose of a public stock offering by Fairchild following the founding of the firm in 1924. The frontispiece is a chart of the various divisions of Fairchild and a portion of this report is devoted to the Fairchild Aerial Camera Corporation which was among the most significant pioneers of aerial photography; several of their planes were designed specifically for use in aerial photography. The photographs illustrate the "K-8" aerial mapping camera and the manufacturing facilities. The various other divisions of Fairchild are enumerated listing: production research sales etc. Fairchild Aviation Corporation unknown books
1910rif. 1450561910. AVIATION. Aeroplanes d'Artois. Monoplans Aero-Torpilles Aero-Marins. One large fold-out plate with 6 photographs of planes. Small 4to. 165 x 190 mm bound in publisher's gray printed wrappers with a tipped on photograph in a new blue cloth folding box. Paris: Emile Dubonnet 1910. $1250.00 A promotional brochure for the d'Artois aviation company one of the pioneer manufacturers of aeroplanes. The cover is a photograph of the aviator Emile Dubonnet above the Place de la Concorde in 1910. A rare survival from the dawn of modern aviation. In fine condition. hardcover books
1970rif. S8288London:: Her Majesty's Stationery Office 1970. 1970. 8vo. xvi 315 pp. Photos illus. foldout chart index. Cloth dust-jacket; jacket extremities slightly rubbed. A FINE COPY. Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1970. hardcover books
1930rif. 31916Troy Ohio: The Waco Aircraft Company 1930. Printed paper wrappers stapled. Some general wear & soiling to wrappers. Date stamped with "1931". String hole along spine. A VG copy. 15 1 pp. Illustrated from photographs 15 images. Oblong 8vo: 5-1/2" x 8-3/8" The catalogue features both the Straight-Wing and Tapered-Wing versions of Waco's "225" open cockpit bi-plane so designated because it's powered by the Wright J-6 7-cylinder 225 HP "Whirlwind" motor. The Waco Aircraft Company unknown books
1943rif. 291754Inglewood.: North American Aviation Inc. No date but circa 1943. Green leatherette 6-ring binder numbered index tabs. Very good scattered ink notes covers soiled binding holes pulled on title page. 20.5x15.5 cm. Scarce manual for the WWII era twin-engine bombers. weight: 1.4 lb. North American Aviation, Inc. hardcover books
1917rif. 26546Easton PA: The Northampton County Aero Club 1917. Invitation card printed black on cream cardstock in a gothic font with a small U.S. flag color illustration at top. "Compliments of." name at bottom right; not dated; an article in the Aerial Age Weekly of June 11 1917 notes that year as the formation of this club decided on May 31 1917; the "Flying" magazine of July 1917 has a short note of reportage on this dinner and other club business. Approx. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" size; light wear; in very good condition. Invitation. Not Bound. Very Good. The Northampton County Aero Club paperback books
1981rif. 25728New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1981. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good. Quarter cloth over decorated boards. Handsome reprint edition of Lindbergh's classic. 503 pp. Illustrated. Sime handling wear. A very good copy in illustrated hard slipcase. Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover books
1942rif. 313964New York 1942. 1p. on Sergievsky's personal letterhead. 8vo. Old folds lower right hand corner chipped not affecting text or signature otherwise a fine letter with a bold clear signature. 1p. on Sergievsky's personal letterhead. 8vo. A letter written by the renowned Russian ace and world record setting Sikorsky test pilot on behalf of Danish-born ballet and Broadway dancer Paul Haakon considered by many to be one of greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century. Reading in part: "I have known Paul Haakon Longreen for over sixteen years. In the theatrical profession he is known under the name of Paul Haakon. It is very well known that he is one of the best dancers in the world. He gave up his dancing recently to become a flying instructor purely to serve his country. I sincerely believe that anything which could be done to facilitate his joining the United States Army Air Force reserve would benefit our war effort." Despite Sergievsky's recommendation in our letter it seems Haakon never became a combat pilot during WWII and instead toured as an entertainer with the United Service Organizations. He died in New York in 1992. unknown books
1910rif. 314553n.p. 1910. 4.75 x 7 inches. Some marginal creasing very good. Together with: Photograph of the 1910 Model B Flyer engine and radiator 4.75 x 7 inches. 4.75 x 7 inches. Signed by Orville Wright. Signed by Orville Wright at the right of the image. Albert Bond Lambert was the son of a pharmaceutical magnate and an early St. Louis flight enthusiast; he purchased a flyer from the Wright brothers in 1909 and took flight lessons from Orville Wright. Here the two men are pictured before take off in the Wright 1910 Model B Flyer. The years 1909-1910 were of monumental importance for the Wright brothers and for the history of aviation as Orville made a series of highly publicized exhibition flights in the U.S. and Wilbur in France which would demonstrate to the world the magnificence of their accomplishment. unknown books
1919rif. M8116Washington D.C.:: Government Printing Office 1919. 1919. 267 x 190 mm. Tall 8vo. 446 pp. Color frontis. extensively illustrated with photographs of aviation equipment in use physical examinations of flight candidates and test equipment constructed to test the physiological effects of flight conditions tables 1 folding index. Gilt-stamped navy cloth; rubbed inner hinge cracked. Very good. Government Printing Office, 1919. hardcover books
1919rif. M8115Washington D.C.:: Government Printing Office 1919. 1919. 267 x 190 mm. Tall 8vo. 446 pp. Color frontis. extensively illustrated tables 1 folding index. Gilt-stamped navy cloth; rubbed. Very good. This extensively illustrated manual for the medical personnel of the United States Air Service contains numerous figures and plates including photographs of aviation equipment in use physical examinations of flight candidates and test equipment constructed to test the physiological effects of flight conditions. Government Printing Office, 1919. hardcover books
1983rif. vas5252Montreal Que.: International Civil Aviation Organization 1983. Fourth Edition. Quarto stiff blue wrappers 72 pp. Fine. International Civil Aviation Organization, 1983. Fourth Edition. unknown books
1987rif. 4651bdKhartoum: Civil Aviation Authority Republic of the Sudan 1987. Octavo typewritten wrappers stapled iv 23 leaves. Near-Fine. Civil Aviation Authority, Republic of the Sudan, 1987. unknown books
1984rif. 23823Calverton Long Island NY: Not Published 1984. Album with 29 color & black and white photographs printed on glossy Kodak paper; images of the visit of NY House Speaker Stanley Fink 1936 - 1997 and Paul E. Harenberg 1931- 2010 also a NY politician to the Calverton Grumman Aviation plant to inspect the Grumman X-29 - an experimental aircraft built primarily for the use of DARPA Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency program testing - from the NASA site ". X-29 aircraft featuring one of the more unusual designs in aviation history were flown at NASA Ames-Dryden Flight Research Facility The demonstrators investigated advanced concepts and technologies during a multi-phased program conducted from 1984 to 1992 provided an engineering database that is available for the design and development of future aircraft."; photographs include the jet on the tarmac official handshakes with company representatives the X-29 in the hangar workers Mr. Fink & Mr. Harenberg taking turns sitting in the cockpit the assembly line plant photographs and an impressive aerial view of the Grumman manufacturing and testing grounds; photographs not credited presumably by a company photographer and dated via internal evidence; 8" x 10" size approx. size photographs; all in the original imprinted official Grumman blue plastic hardcover three-ring binder; each photograph loosely inserted two to a protective sleeve; a few of the sleeves chipped and worn; the photographs clean clearly-taken and in very good condition; an interesting visual record of this experimental jet aircraft at its inception and the involvement of politicians in promoting the aerospace and military. Photography. Three Ring Binder . Very Good. Not Published Hardcover books
2017rif. 2307593New York: Skyhorse Publishing 2017. Soft Cover. Very Good. Lightly rubbed. 2017 Soft Cover. The Federal Aviation Administration Skyhorse Publishing paperback books
