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[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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