Aircraft
Accessories Brochures, etc.
[CS4502] 5" x 7-3/4" 28 page booklet on "The
Aircraft Magneto" by the Scintilla Magneto Division of
Bendix Aviation Corp. Covers theory of operation. 2 fold-out
pages. dated 1942. Includes original (unaddressed) envelope.
Booklet is VG, envelope is Good minus. $20.00
[CS4503] 6-1/4" x 9-1/4" 84 page booklet
"Description and Instruction for Service and Maintenance of
Aero Spark Plugs for Aircraft Engines" by the Aero Spark
Plug Company, NY. Circa 1938. VG. $20.00
[CS4504] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page pamphlet on
"The Coffman Engine Starter" by Federal Laboratories,
Pittsburgh, PA. dated 1937. VG. $45.00
[CS4506] 8-1/2" x 10-7/8" double-sided single
sheet on the Weston Aircraft Electric Tachometer, models 544 and
545. Back of sheet gives mounting dimensions. May 1931. VG.
$25.00
[CS4507] 8-1/2" x 11" double-sided single sheet
on the Weston Aircraft Electric Temperature Indicator, model 602.
Back of sheet gives mounting and dimensions. March 1932. VG.
$25.00
[CS4509] 3-7/8" x 9" 8 panel pamphlet on
"Lycoming-Smith Controllable Propeller" by Lycoming
Manufacturing Co. Describes 10 different model propeller's
specifications. December 1934. VG. $40.00
[CS4510] 5" x 7" 20 page booklet "Flying
with the Sperry Horizon and the Directional Gyro". Describes
operation and installation of instruments. March 1933. Also
includes a loose 5" x 7" single-sheet on the
"Sperry Directional Gyro with Ball Bank Indicator".
Booklet is VG+ with thumb tack hole in top left corner. Loose
sheet has thumb tack holes at top & bottom. $50.00
[CS4511] 3-3/4" x 8-1/2" 6 panel pamphlet on
"Wiley Flares" by Pioneer Instrument Co. VG with small
hole in front cover (see scan). $35.00
[CS4513] 8-7/8" x 11-1/2" (interior pages are
8-1/2" x 11") approximately 62 page brochure
"Kollsman Precision Aircraft Instruments". Contains
description of all then current aircraft instruments manufactured
by Kollsman. 1935. VG. $65.00
[CS4517] 8-1/4" x 11-3/4" 12 page sales brochure
"Die Seetuchtigkeit der Junkers-Flugzeuge". Describes
the construction and details of the large airplane floats made by
Junkers-Flugzeugwerk of Dessau, Germany. Several photos of a
Junkers F13 and Ju-52 on floats. Circa 1934. Minor water stains
to cover (see scan), barely affecting interior pages. $130.00
[CS4519] 8-1/2" x 11" 12 page (page 12 is blank)
technical brochure "RCA Radio Aviation Equipment".
Describes the Type "B" transmitter as used in the
one-man mail planes of Douglas, Boeing and Pitcairn as well as
passenger carriers of the time. Circa 1929. VG. $40.00
[CS4520] 8-1/2" x 11" 6 panel pamphlet
"Formica Pulleys- Fairlead Bushings and Cabin Lining for
Aeroplanes". Descriptive brochure contains dimensional
drawings of pulleys and bearings. Circa 1935. VG. $35.00
[CS4521] 6-3/4" x 10" 164 page soft cover
Robertson Aircraft Corporation catalogue "Aeronautical
Supplies - Catalog B - 1929". A representative list of all
standard aero parts having approval of the U.S. Air Services.
Includes clothing, engines, engine parts, aircraft parts, etc.
(Original) cloth tape reinforced binding. Very light bump to top
corner, else VG+. $115.00
[CS4522] 8-1/2" x 11" Two-sheet Sales Bulletin
from Robertson Aircraft Corp., St. Louis, Mo. Bulletin lists AN
specification bolts for sale by them. Stamped "Rec'd Mar 4
1929". Originally folded to fit envelope. Rust to two
staples holding sheets. VG. $15.00
[CS4523] 8-3/8" x 10-7/8" Letterhead sheet from
Nicholas-Beazley Airplane Co., Marshall, Mo. Dated: 10 September
1928. Letter addressed to Pitcairn Aviation offers 'American
Propeller' for OX-5. Folded to fit envelope and has
"Received" stamp to back of sheet. VG. $25.00
[CS4524] 8-1/2" x 11" Letterhead sheet from
"Chadbourne Aircraft Sales Co., San Francisco, Ca. Northern
California Distributors Lockheed-Vega Monoplanes". Dated: 6
May 1929 and addressed to Pitcairn Aircraft Inc. Folded in thirds
to fit envelope. VG. $20.00
[CS4526] 8"x 10-1/4" 12 page brochure by
Crouse-Hinds Company entitled "Airport Lighting Equipment -
Bulletin 2108". Dated February 15, 1928. Spine has been
reinforced by brown tape. (See also item #CS4565.) VG. $35.00
[CS4527] 6-3/4" x 10" 188 page "Nicholas
Beazley Airplane Co., Inc., Catalog H, 1930". Aviation
supply catalogue for all types of aviation hardware. VG Minus.
$100.00
[CS4529] 8" x 10-3/4" 4 page brochure "Heath
Propellers". Provides description and prices for propellers,
hubs, sprockets and other propeller accessories. Scarce. Has a
tear along center fold and has been folded into 1/6th. Circa
1923. Good minus condition. $40.00
[CS4530] 3-5/8" x 8-1/2" 4 page pamphlet on
Kammer skis manufactured by the Central Washington Air Service.
Describes the sturdiness and construction along with prices of
available skis. Circa 1932. Light staple stain at bottom. VG
minus. $30.00
[CS4531] 3-1/4" X 6-3/8" 8 panel pamphlet on
Irvin Air Chutes. Lists the individuals who were members of the
famous "Caterpillar Club" starting in 1922 through 1929
who used Irvin chutes. Top of pamphlet is die-cut in the shape of
a round parachute canopy. VG. $75.00
[CS4533] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure on Hamilton
All-Metal Floats. Describes the all-metal floats and various wood
and metal propellers produced by this company. Pamphlet is
designed to be folded in thirds and mailed. Circa 1928. Light
overall wear. Good + condition. $50.00
[CS4534] 8- 1/2" x 10-7/8" Letterhead from the
Central Washington Air Service. The letterhead was used to
provide a pamphlet on aircraft skis which the company
manufactured. Letter is signed by Frank Kammer. Dated: 16
November 1932. Browning to paper. Good + condition. $20.00
[CS4535] 8-1/2" x 11" Letterhead from the Logan
Aviation Company. Letter offers a used Waco C Cabin plane to the
Butte Aircraft Corp. Letter is signed by Floyd J. Logan and is
dated: 26 August 1933. Has been folded in 1/6th to fit small
envelope. VG. $25.00
[CS4536] 4" x 6" One-sided card advertising the
Liberty Electric - Hand Aero Starter. Issued by the Liberty
Starters Corporation of New York. Circa 1920. Light bump to
bottom corner else VG+. $25.00
[CS4538] 9-1/2" x 6-1/2" Brown mailing envelope
from the Irvin Air Chute Co. Postmarked Nov. 21, 1928. Back of
envelope has stamp advertising the "Aircraft Show -
International Aeronautical Exposition; Coliseum, Chicago Dec. 1 -
9". No year, but assume 1928. Good condition. $15.00
[CS4541] 6" x 9" 4 page brochure on the Marvel
Fuel Injector manufactured by Marvel-Schebler Carbureter Division
of Borg-Warner Corp. January 1937. VG+. $25.00
[CS4542] 5"x 7-1/2" "Manual of Stromberg
Aircraft Carburetors - Edition III". 56 pages. Describes the
theory of operation and models available. Dated 1929. Has been
folded in half. Previous owner's name in ink at top of front
cover. Good + condition. $35.00
[CS4543] 8" x 10-1/2" 8 page brochure on
"Heldite" glue. Cover is cutout to show a Supermarine
S-6B colored drawing from page 1. Promotes the glues excellent
properties as a high temperature metal bonding agent. Circa 1930.
VG, with slight bump to top edge. $45.00
[CS4546] 6" x 9" 36 page brochure entitled
"For Safety in the Air - Everywhere". Published by the
Irvin Air Chute Co. of Buffalo, NY. Brochure is combination
history and description of the various chutes available.
Unaddressed mailing envelope is included. Circa 1928. Brochure is
VG, envelope has light wear to edges. $65.00
[CS4547] 5" x 7-1/2" "Manual of Stromberq
Aircraft Carburetors - Edition II". 44 pages. Dated 1924.
Describes the theory of operation and models available. Good +
condition. $45.00
[CS4551] 8-1/2" X 10-7/8" Letterhead of the
Nicholas-Beazly Airplane Co. Shows a Mohawk Pinto type aircraft
at top of sheet. Contents describe a refund to a customer. Signed
by a Mr. Chas. A. Bell, Sales Manager. Dated: 7 June 1932.
Envelope is included but right end has been torn off. Letter has
been folded to fit envelope. Staple holes at top of letter, else
VG+. $40.00
[CS4553] 11" x 8-1/2" 36 page sales brochure
" The Fafnir Aircraft Blue Book - Bearings for Airplane
Controls". 2nd edition issued in January 1938. Each page
shows one or two aircraft. Some pages also include examples of
the type of bearing installation used. VG, with light wear to
fold of cover. $45.00
[CS4554] 5-3/4" x 8-1/4" 20 page brochure on
"Scintilla Magnetos for Autombiles and Aeroplanes".
Covers operation and description of the "Types AM8, AG8,
AG9, and AG12 Magnetos for Engines with 8, 9, and 12
Cylinders". Circa 1925. Dampness damage to last few pages.
$45.00
[CS4555] 3-1/2" x 5-7/8" 8 panel pamphlet on
"Mosler Aviation Spark Plugs" of Mount Vernon, NY.
Describes the construction and dependability of the plugs. Back
panel shows a cutaway and tells of their use by famous flights of
the period (NC4, etc.). Circa 1930. Small area of peel-away on
front cover. $35.00
[CS4558] 3-1/4" x 8" 4 page pamphlet "Flying
Tests" issued by Guardianair Corp. of Elyria, OH. Pamphlet
promotes their automatic flight control. An early attempt at an
auto pilot. Circa 1929. Has stamp of a company library and penned
initials on cover. $35.00
[CS4561] 6" x 9" 8 single-sided sheets brochure
on Aeromarine Instruments of Bronx, NY. Describes various
aircraft instruments available; last two pages are price list.
Brochure contains sheets on Type 51 Compass, Type 52 Altimeter,
Type 53 Tach, Type 54 Airspeed Indicator, Type 60 Climb
Indicator, and Type 10 Instrument Panel. Circa 1935. VG. $45.00
[CS4562] 8-1/2" x 10-5/8" 30 page Westinghouse
catalog entitled: "Airport Floodlighting - Catalog 218FA -
March 1931." Catalog covers various floodlights, cone
markers, marker lights and wind indicators, etc. Includes
pricing. VG. $75.00
[CS4563] 8-1/2" x 11" Double sided sheet issued
by the "Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Corp., New York
City". Discusses how Curtiss wind tunnels at their Garden
City, NY plant operate and insure the safety of their aircraft.
Circa 1930. VG. $25.00
[CS4564] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page pamphlet issued by
"Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Corp.", New York, NY.
Discusses the layout and sizing of airport landing fields. Nice
description and photos. Circa 1930. VG. $30.00
[CS4565] 8" x 10-1/2" 56 page brochure by
Crouse-Hinds Company of Syracuse, NY, entitled "Airport
& Airway Lighting Equipment". Catalog 311, dated
December 2, 1929 and supersedes Bulletin 2108 (See item CS4526).
VG+. $75.00
[CS4566] 8- 1/2" x 10-5/8" 20 page brochure by
Westinghouse of South Bend, IN entitled "Airport and
Flood-Lighting Equipment". Catalog 288-C, dated September
1928 (reprinted Dec 1928). (See also CS4562) Light dampness
staining to covers, interior VG minus with barely discernable
evidence of dampness damage. $55.00
[CS4568] 5-7/8" x 8-1/8" 16 page brochure from
Knorr-Bremse A.G. of Berlin, Germany. French text. Entitled:
"Frein Directeur Knorr a Air Comprime". Describes the
pneumatic brake system developed by this company. Covers shows a
Junkers G-34 landing in a green field. (Has GM library and other
stamps on front cover.) Circa 1928. (See also CS4569.) VG minus.
$50.00
[CS4569] 8-1/4" X 1 1-3/4" Single sheet from
Knorr-Bremse A.G of Berlin, Germany. French text. Companion sheet
to CS4568. Describes the companies pneumatic braking system. (Has
French company's stamp on back.) Has been folded in half. VG.
$20.00
[CS4571] 4" x 9" 12 panel pamphlet from
"Giant Manufacturing Co. - Council Bluffs, IA". Giant
manufactured floodlights used for flying fields and covering
other large expanses. Circa 1929. VG. $10.00
[CS4572] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page pamphlet by the
Hamilton Aero Mfg. Co. of Milwaukee, WI. Describes the wood and
metal propellers manufactured by this company. Pamphlet is
designed to fold in thirds as a mailable flyer. Circa 1928. Some
tearing along folds and evidence of dampness. Good minus
condition. $50.00
[CS4573] 8-1/2" x 11" 12 page technical brochure
on "Avialite" by the American Brass Co of Waterbury,
CT, (Trade name: Anaconda). Avialite was a copper alloy used for
valve seats, sparkpluq bushings and other units. Center fold
shows pictures of famous pilots who used engines with Avialite.
Front cover signed by Agnew E. Larsen (Chief Engineer of
Pitcairn). Dated 1930. VG+. $40.00
[CS4574] 3-1/2" x 6-1/4" 20 page booklet issued
by Goodyear. Entitled: "Everything in Rubber for the
Airplane". Describes all the various aviation uses of
rubber. Very unique. Circa 1929. VG++. $25.00
[CS4575] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page pamphlet on the
Phylax Positive Automatic Fire Protection System manufactured by
the Aero Supply Mfg. Co., of College Point, NY. Describes the
operation, installation and maintenance. Circa 1930. Has been
folded in thirds to fit envelope. VG. $25.00
[CS4576] 9- 1/2" x 6-1/2" 16 page stringbound
brochure "Roebling Aircraft Products". Describes the
wire-strand, cord thimbles and ferrules sold by Roebling for
aircraft. Circa 1923. Note: Roebling designed the cables used on
the Brooklyn bridge. VG. $95.00
[CS4580] 8-1/2" x 5-3/8" 16 page brochure issued
by the Hamilton Aero Mfg. Co., Milwaukee, WI. Entitled:
"Hamilton Propellers - Since 1909 - The Standard of Fine
Performance". Describes the various types of propellers they
made, before joining with Standard of Pittsburgh. Dated 1929.
VG+. $75.00
[CS4582] 8-3/4" x 11-1/2" 55 page (printed on 46
sheets) brochure issued by the D. L. Auld Co., Columbus, OH on
"Metal Clad Airplane Material". Describes the method
and types of material available. Contains method of calculating
the strengths and flexure of this early lamination technique.
Circa 1930. Includes single-shhet price list done on blueprint
paper. VG. $60.00
[CS4584] 8-1/2" x 10-7/8" 6 panel brochure issued
by Eclipse Aviation Corp., East Orange, NJ. Gives brief
descriptions of Automatic Variable Pitch Propeller Hub,
Intercoolers, Supercharger, Supercharger Regulator, Fuel Pumps,
Vacuum Pump, Fuel Flowmeter, and Radiators. Circa 1930. Light
fold mark down center, else VG. $30.00
[CS4585] 8-1/2" x 10-7/8" 6 panel brochure issued
by Eclipse Aviation Corp., East Orange, NJ. Gives brief
descriptions of Inertia Starters, Radio Power Equipment,
Generators, Battery Booster Coil, and Direct Cranking Starters.
Circa 1930. VG+. $30.00
[CS4586] 3-3/8" x 6-1/4" 8 page booklet on
"Roebling Aircraft Wire Strand Cord - Thimbles and
Ferrules". Describes the various products provided by this
firm. Circa 1920. Has been 3-hole punched at left. Good
condition. $45.00
[CS4588] 5" x 8" 26 page booklet on
"Scintilla Aircraft Magnetos". Describes the company
and the magnetos produced at that time. Dated 1928. VG+. $35.00
[CS4593] 6" x 9" 52 page "Service Manual for
Irvin Air Chutes". Describes the proper care and maintenance
of these early parachutes. Many photos. Circa 1930. Good
condition. $55.00
[CS4594] 4-1/2" x 6" 16 Page brochure issued by
Follmer, Clogg and Co. , Lancaster, PA. Entitled:
"Positive-Opener Parachutes". Describes the attributes
and unique features of the company's parachute design. Circa
1930. Good + condition. $55.00
[CS4597] 4" x 9" 8 panel pamphlet issued by Irvin
Air Chute Co, Buffalo, NY and entitled: "Use Irvin Air
Chutes". Fair condition. Panels have separated along folds,
numerous fold marks and taped repair to one fold. Circa 1928.
$35.00
[CS4600] 3-3/8"x 6-1/8" 8 page booklet
"Roebling Aircraft Wire - Strand - Cord; Thimbles and
Ferrules." Describes the various products and their
respective dimensions. Copyright dated 1923. (See CS4576 and
CS4586). VG+. $45.00
[CS4601] 3-1/2" x 6-1/4" 6 panel pamphlet on the
"Evans Aircraft Fuel Pump" manufactured by Evans
Appliance Co., Detroit, MI. Describes the new 135GPH vane pump
and its attributes. Circa 1930. VG. $20.00
[CS4603] 8" x 5-1/2" 4 page brochure issued by
Fairey Aviation Company, Ltd, Hayes, Middlesex, England. Entitled
"Fairey Metal Floats". Promotes the floats made by this
company and includes several photos of their installation. Circa
1933. VG+. $50.00
[CS4605] 8-1/2" x 11" 15 page brochure issued by
Hartzell Walnut Propeller Co., Piqua, OH. Entitled: 'The Story of
Hartzell Walnut Propellers". Appears to be a recent reprint
which includes ads from the advertisement campaign for circa
1920. VG+. $45.00
[CS4606] 8-1/2" x 11" 2 sheet price list for the
New Jersey Veneer Co., Paterson, NJ. Prices are for aircraft
water resistant plywood "manufactured as per U. S. Air
Service Specifications Grade A". Circa 1929. Good minus
condition. Paged have stains and creases. They have been folded
to fit standard envelope. $30.00
[CS4607] 8-1/2" x 11" Set of 3 technical reports
(printed on blueprint paper) by the Haskelite Manufacturing
Corp., Chicago, IL.: a) Methods of Working Plymetl in the Shop -
6 pages. Staining to front cover.; b) Haskelite Hand Book Sheets
- 22 pages. Technical properties. VG condition.; and c) Haskelite
Aircraft Plywoodsheets - 2 pages plus 2 page price list. Light
staining. Circa 1929. $35.00
[CS4608] 6-7/8" x 3-1/4" 4 panel pamphlet issued
by The Electric Storage Battery Co., Philadelphia, PA. Describes
how Exide batteries were used on Howard Hughes' around the world
record flight. (Photo of aircraft inside.) Shows a map of the
flight and describes how batteries were located along the route.
Handed out to company employees to promote their company. Circa
1938. VG minus condition. $25.00
[CS4612] 2-5/8" x 4-3/4" 23 page booklet
"Aviation Spark Plug Data". Issued by Hurley-Townsend
Corp., NY on servicing and reconditioning spark plugs. Dated:
1932. Extensive insect damage to edge of pages, affecting some
text. Poor. $15.00
[CS4615] 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" 20 page brochure
"U.S. Aeronautical Products". Issued by the United
States Rubber Company, NY. Describes their line of tires, tubes,
hoses, gloves and other rubber products used to support the
aviation industry. Circa 1929. VG+. $50.00
[CS4616] 8-1/2" x 11" Single-sided price sheet
for United States Rubber Company, effective 1 May 1929. Includes
19 different sizes of Royal Cord Airplane Tires. Has been folded.
Vg. $20.00
[CS4617] 5-1/2" x 8-1/8" 46 page "Eclipse
Aviation Engine Generator Instruction Book" issued by
Eclipse Machine Company, East Orange, NJ. Dated 1928. Several
fold-outs. Previous owenr's name is rubber stamped several times
through the book and written in ink on title page. Good +
condition. $50.00
[CS4619] 4" x 9" 12 panel pamphlet "Get it
with a Cyclops". Issued by Fairchild Aerial Camera Corp. of
Woodside, NY. Describes this durable aerial camera and its
advantages. Circa 1935. VG. $40.00
[CS4620] 6-1/8" x 9" 36 page "Spaulding
Aviators' Equipment" catalog. Describes flying gear for both
men and women. Circa 1926. Comprehensive and extremely rare.
Light fold mark down center. VG minus. $180.00
[CS4621] 3-3/8" x 6-1/4" 8 panel pamphlet on
"Migrator Featherlite" luggage of W. W. Winship &
Sons, Utica, NY. Describes this lightweight luggage suitable for
aircraft. Shows aircraft silhouettes on cover. Circa 1928. VG.
$10.00
[CS4622] 8" x 10-7/8" 4 page brochure issued by
Davis Aeroplane Safety Control Co., Portland, OR. Describes the
patented Davis Airplane Safety Control Stick. Used on training
aircraft; it allowed the instructor to relieve the student of
control at will. (See CS4669-Similar.) Circa 1929. VG minus. Has
been folded to fit standard envelope. $50.00
[CS4626] 3-5/8" x 8-3/4" 16 page brochure
"Robert Bosch Magnetos and Spark Plugs". Covers the
basic 12 different magnetos manufactured by the company at the
time. Each model was made to the customers engine specifications.
i.e. Vee angle, Horiz opposed, etc. Circa 1920. VG. $60.00
[CS4627] 8-1/2" x 11" 35 page sales brochure
issued by Lunkenheimer Co., Cincinnati, OH. "Lunkenheimer -
Aircraft Specialties - Catalog No. 2". Contains the prices
and specifications of various pipe fittings for aircraft systems.
Interesting in that many of the fittings seem to be similar to
standard pipe and union fittings used in households today.
Scarce. Circa 1928. Includes business card of gentleman from
their New York branch. VG. $45.00
[CS4628] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure on the
"Aeromarine Inertia Starter" (Model 'A'). Issued by the
Healey-Aeromarine Bus Co. This starter was capable of turning the
"Liberty" engine and was considered a breakthrough in
starting engines of the day. Issued by Aeromarine, the brochure
reprints the text from the September 28, 1925 issue of
'Aviation'. Scarce. VG minus, has been folded in half. $45.00
[CS4632] 7" x 9-1/2" 12 page brochure entitled:
"Water Flying with EDO Floats". Describes the fun and
advantages of having floats on your aircraft. Also gives some
information on famous flights using EDO floats. Circa 1938. Has
been folded in half down center of brochure, otherwise VG. $65.00
[CS4635] 4" x 9" 8 panel pamphlet issued by
Irving Air Chute Co., Inc., Buffalo, NY. Entitled: "For
Safety in the Air - - Everywhere". Describes the Caterpillar
Club and includes a partial list of individuals that have used
Irvin Air Chutes to save their lives up through 1928. Good minus
condition with overall light wear. $60.00
[CS4636] 6" x 9" 50 page "Service Manual for
Irvin Air Chutes" issued by Irving Air Chute, Company, Inc.,
Buffalo, NY. Describes the care, maintenance and use of these
early parachutes. Circa 1930. Envelope addressed to a Mr. Alfred
Wegner of Elmhurst, IL. is included. Scarce booklet. Booklet is
VG, envelope is fair. $75.00
[CS4639] 5-1/2" x 10-3/8" Single-sided sheet
issued by The Crawford Motor and Airplane Manufactory, Inc., Seal
Beach, CA. Describes the various propellers available as a unit
from this company, or built from plans also available. Unusual.
Circa early 1930's. Has been folded. VG. $40.00
[CS4640] 8-1/2" x 11" Double sided mailer (folds
in thirds) issued by the Gardner Propeller Works, Forest Park,
IL. Describes the propellers made by them. Mailer has a Business
Reply Card which could be detached and mailed to them describing
your propeller needs. Originally sent to EDO Aircraft Corp., it
is date stamped Oct. 9, 1930. VG. $45.00
[CS4643] 3-1/2" x 6-1/4" 6 panel pamphlet issued
by American Airports Corp., NY, NY. Describes the company's
"Planning and Organization of Airports",
"Designing and Supervision of Construction" and
"Management of Airports". Essentially a management team
which oversees anything to do with airport construction. Circa
1930. Light wear with folds being somewhat weak. $15.00
[CS4644] 4-1/8" x 9" 12 panel pamphlet issued by
Giant Manufacturing Co., Council Bluffs, IA. Manufacturers of
Flood light projectors for airfields and large night working
areas. Entitled: "A Picture Story of Giant Flood Light
Projectors". Includes several photos of airports,
construction sites, railroad yards, etc. Circa 1930. Good +
condition. $10.00
[CS4646] 4-7/8" x 7" 16 page brochure issued by
Tite Flex Metal Hose Co., Newark, NJ. Catalogue No. 108.
Describes the various metal flexible tubing manufactured by the
company. Shows a photo of installation on an airplane, but other
uses noted as well. Circa 1925. VG+. $30.00
[CS4647] 5-1/8" x 8" 20 page "Aeromarine
Inertia Starter Instruction Book" for types "D",
"DL", and "DU". Issued by Aeromarine Starter
Co., Keyport, NJ. Describes the differences and parts listing of
these early starters. Includes drawings and 2 fold-out drawings.
Dated 1928. Good + with light soiling. $75.00
[CS4648] 5-1/8" x 7-3/4" 25 page "Eclipse -
Injection Starter for Aviation Engines up to 250 Horsepower -
Instruction Book No. 19" issued by Eclipse Aviation Corp.
East Orange, NJ. Describes care and maintenance as well as a
parts list. Includes 1 fold-out drawing. Dated 1933. VG. $65.00
[CS4649] 5-1/8" x 8" Approximately 50 page
"Parts List and Instruction Book - Types AG 8-D, AG 9-D, and
AG 12-D". Issued by Scintilla Magneto Co., Inc. Sidney, NY.
Booklet No. SC4. Includes 4 fold-out drawings. Circa 1925. (See
also CS4650) VG. $50.00
[CS4650] 5-1/4" x 8" Approximately 66 page
"Scintilla Aircraft Magneto - Parts List and Instruction
Book - Types AG 8-D, AG 9-D, AG 12-D and V-AG Types". Issued
by Scintilla Magneto Co., Inc. Sidney, NY. Book No. SC41. Four
fold-out drawings. Circa 1930. Small tear at top of spine.
Interior pages are VG+. $55.00
[CS4652] 9" x 6" Single-sided advertising sheet
issued by Scintilla. Hand-out is reprinted from an ad in Aero
Digest, September, 1926. Circa 1927. Has been folded in half.
$15.00
[CS4653] 8-1/4" x 10-3/4" 8 page brochure issued
by International Steel & Iron Co., Evansville, IN. Entitled:
"International Airplane Hangars". Describes the
construction techniques as well as the various hangars built by
the company. Circa 1930. VG minus condition. $35.00
[CS4654] 6-1/4" x 9-1/2" 4 page pamphlet issued
by Establissements Vincent Andre of Paris, France. Describes the
various radiators manufactured by the company for aviation,
automobile and industry. Circa 1920. VG. $25.00
[CS4655] 6" x 9-1/2" 8 page brochure issued by
Liberty Starters Corp., New York, NY. Entitled: "Liberty
Hand and Electric Starter". Describes this early starter
originally designed for the Liberty Engines. It is believed this
trademark as well as the one for Liberty propellers was later
required to be changed because of the infringement laws. Circa
1920. Rare. VG+. $75.00
[CS4656] 6-1/4" x 9-1/2" 20 page brochure issued
by E. Martin, Oullins (Rhone), France and entitled: "Les
Pompes A.M." Describes the fuel pumps built by the company
and the various record aircraft that used them. Top and bottom
corners have some rodent damage, see scan. Does not affect text.
Circa 1926. Rare. $35.00
[CS4657] 3-1/4" x 6-1/8" 6 panel pamphlet issued
by the Bosworth Filter Co., Long Island City, NY. Describes the
various filters used on both airplanes and other motorized
vehicles. Mentions their use by U.S. Mail Planes. Circa 1920.
Pamphlet has never been folded, so open size is 9-1/2" x
6-1/8". As New, unfolded condition. $15.00
[CS4661] 8-1/2" x 11" 6 page brochure issued by
the B.B.T. Corporation of America of Phila., PA. Entitled:
"The New B.B.T. Airport Floodlight - Bulletin A 17". It
describes the B.B.T. Intermediate Type H-8-D Landing Floodlight.
Dated 1928. Has been folded in thirds to fit standard envelope.
Good condition. $25.00
[CS4663] 3-3/4" x 9" 10 panel pamphlet issued by
the Russell Parachute Co., San Diego, CA. Entitled: "Russell
'Lobe' Parachute - For Safe Descent". Describes the two (2)
types available and how they work. Some endorsement letters have
been reprinted including one from Art Goebel and also one from
Boeing. Dated 4-29. Small area of staining along one edge. Has
"Robertson Aircraft Corporation" rubber stamp on back
panel. $65.00
[CS4665] 2-5/8" x 4-7/8" 40 page booklet
"Aviation Spark Plug Data - Second Edition". Issued by
Hurley-Townsend Co. Includes data on plugs required for various
engines, servicing, etc. Dated 1934. (See also item CS4612) VG+.
$15.00
[CS4666] Two different single-sided cards (4-7/8" x
3") issued by Elgin Unit Control advertising the Type TA2
and the Type IIIA instrument panel inserts with the Elgin
Chronometric Tachometer (Van Sicklen Model). Each shows the panel
insert; one with three instruments (oil temp, oil pressure and
the tach) and the second with four instruments (adding an
altimeter). Circa 1920. Very unusual. Two small staple(?) holes
in one card, otherwise VG. $40.00 for both.
[CS4667] 4" x 8-1/2" 4 page pamphlet issued by
the Hill Auto Body Metal Works, of Cincinnati, OH. Entitled:
"Aircraft Streamline Specialists", it shows examples of
their sheet metal wheel pants and cowlings. Circa 1930. Has paste
lines on back (blank) page from being in scrap book. Lines also
show up on page three. Good + condition. $35.00
[CS4668] 8" x 10-1/2" 4 page brochure issued by
General Electric on "The New General Electric
Tachometer". Describes the Type DO-35 tach and includes a
cutaway and dimensional drawings. Dated 4-35. Good + condition.
$25.00
[CS4669] 3-5/8" x 9" 6 panel pamphlet issued by
Aeronautical Engineering Company, Oakland, CA. Describes the
patented Hilburn-Edwards Releasing Control Stick. Used on
training aircraft, it allowed the instructor to relieve the
student of aircraft control at will. Small piece missing from top
left corner. Does not affect text. Light staining to front cover.
Circa 1929. (See similar item CS4622) $50.00
[CS4670] 10-1/2"x 8" 30 page brochure entitled
"Manual of Stromberg Aircraft Carburetors - Edition
IV". Describes the theory of operation and models available.
Dated 1932. This is identical to item CS4525 in content but was
reprinted for low-cost distribution to classroom students. (See
CS4525, CS4542, CS4547) VG minus. $15.00
[CS4671] 3-3/4" x 8-1/2" 6 panel pamphlet issued
by Aero Instrument Corp., New York, NY. Mentions, but does not
describe in detail, the types of instruments that the company
manufactured. Circa 1928. VG. $30.00
[CS4672] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure issued by
Jaeger Watch Co., New York, NY. Dated 3-5-37 it describes the
Jaeger Electric-Chronometric Tachometer and the Jaeger
True-Airspeed Indicator. Has been pasted in a scrap book. Two
areas of peeled away scrap book paper stuck on back page, not
affecting text. $18.00
[CS4673] 6" x 9" 4 page pamphlet entitled
"Radio Compass and Direction Finder" issued by E.S.
Ritchie & Sons, Brookline, MA.. Cover photo shows Dane Model
D.F. II. Circa 1930. Top edges torn and lightly stained. Fair +
condition. $20.00
[CS4674] 8-1/2" x 11" Double-sided sheet issued
by the Pioneer Instrument Co., Brooklyn, NY on the Pioneer Drift
Indicator - Type 625. Sheet describes the operation, use and
installation of the unit in an aircraft. Dated 1931. Some corner
and edge deterioation, does not affect text. Has been folded to
fit standard envelope. $25.00
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