Aircraft Engines
(Alphabetical by
manufacturer)
Axelson
[CS3531] 8-1/2" x 11" 12 page brochure
"Axelson Airplane Engines". Describes the 7 cylinder
150 horsepower radial Type "B" engine. Dated 1930. VG.
$45.00
[CS3574] 9-1/2" x 6-3/8" 12 page brochure for
"Axelson Airplane Engines" of Los Angeles, CA.
Describes the specifications and performance of their 150 hp,. 7
cylinder engine. Circa 1932. Brochure designed to fold in half.
VG. $65.00
Bliss (See
"Bristol")
Breguet
[CS4067] 5-1/4" x 8-1/4" 8 page brochure issued
by Avions Louis Breguet of France. French text. Describes the
details and specifications of the 1000 hp.
"Quadri-Moteur". A 5" x 7" photo of the
engine on display is included. Circa 1940. VG+. $65.00
Bristol
[CS3566] 6" x 9-1/2" 4 page brochure on "The
'Bliss' Titan Aircooled Aero Engine". This Series II, 5
cylinder, 200 hp. radial engine was manufactured by E. W. Bliss
Co. of Brooklyn, NY. under license from the Bristol Aeroplane
Co., England. Describes the engine and its specifications. Circa
1930. VG. $50.00
[CS3567] 5-7/8" x 9-3/4" 32 page brochure on
"The 'Bliss' Jupiter Radial Aircooled Aero Engine".
Provides specifications and performance description of this
series of engines manufactured under license from the Bristol
Aeroplane Co., England. Circa 1930. VG+. $100.00
[CS3568] 8-1/4" x 10-3/4" 8 page sales brochure
on the "Bliss" Jupiter Radial Air-cooled Aero Engines.
One page is devoted to the engines' specifications. Brochure has
been folded in half, otherwise VG. $50.00
[CS4001] 6-1/4"x 9" 24 page brochure. "The
400 H.P. 'Bristol' Jupiter Radial Aircooled Aero Engine".
Provides drawings and pictures of the engine and its installation
inaircraft. Also has specifications. Cover has collage of
aircraft using engine. Circa 1924. A piece approximately
3-3/4" x 1-1/4" has been cut from bottom of cover (does
not affect text, as back of cover is blank.) Date stamp on front
cover and small label applied to top of cover. Interior VG.
$65.00
[CS4040] 6" x 10" 44 page brochure on the Bristol
"Jupiter" aircraft engine. French text.
Describes the technical aspects and performance curves for Type
"F" models, as well as photos of its use in aircraft.
Circa 1934. VG. $75.00
Brownback
[CS3530] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure
"Brownback Tiger C400 Aviation Engines". Describes the
6-cylinder 90 horsepower radial engine. Circa 1930. Scarce. VG.
$50.00
[CS3585] 4" x 9" 4 page brochure on "The
Brownback C-400" 80 hp. 6 cylinder radial engine.
This engine does not follow the normal design of an odd number of
cylinders. Describes the various features of the engine,
including that it uses mineral oil lubrication. Circa 1920. Small
stain at top left corner of brochure. VG. $50.00
[CS3592] 8-1/2" x 11" Two-sided sheet on the
Brownback "Tiger C-400" engine. Sheet announces a
reduction in the list price of the engine and that a Kansas City
Service Parts Depot has been opened to better serve customers.
Circa 1929. VG. $40.00
Cameron
[CS3539] 4-3/4" x 9" 8 panel pamphlet by the
National Aero Corp. Describes the Cameron 4 cylinder 60 hp.
inline air-cooled engine. The inside four panels consist of side
and end view cutaway drawings of engine. Circa 1935. VG. $55.00
Caminez
[CS3510] 11" x 8-1/2" 12 page "The Caminez
Engine". Describes the unique Fairchild Caminez Model
447-Cam-driven 4 cylinder engine. Harold Caminez was
vice-president and chief engineer for Fairchild. Circa 1929.
Brochure is designed to fold in thirds to 3-3/4" x
8-1/2". VG. $85.00
Comet
[CS3598] 6-1/8" x 9-1/4" 12 page brochure
entitled: "COMET Aviation Engine". Describes the seven
cylinder 150 hp. engine and its attributes and parts. The Comet
was manufactured by Aircraft Engine Company of Oakland, Calif. A
very rare brochure. Circa 1928. VG+. $120.00
[CS3624] 5-1/4" x 8" 42 page"Instruction and
Parts Book - The Comet Aviation Engine". Covers the seven
cylinder 150 hp. engine built by the Aircraft Engine Corp. of
Oakland, CA. Provides the specifications, performance, details on
care, maintenance and top end overhauling. An additional 6 page
plus fold-out supplement details the Stromberg Model NA-S5A and
NA-S5B carburetors used on the engine. VG. $75.00
Continental
[CS2001] 6"x 9" 16 page brochure
"Continental Aircraft Engine". Describes the factory
and manufacturing facilities plus a detailed description of the
Continental A-70 7-cylinder radial engine. Circa 1930. The blank
rear cover has spots where it was glued to a board or scrapbook,
otherwise VG+. $60.00
[CS2007] 8-1/2" x 10-7/8" "Continential Red
Seal" internal house organ. Volume V, Number 1 - November
1928. 20 pages. Only the first four pages are devoted to aircraft
engines. Remainder concerned with automotive engines. Very slight
dampness crinkling. Good + condition. $30.00
Curtiss
[CS1506] 8-5/8"x 11-1/8" 4 page brochure on
"The Curtiss Crusader". Describes the six cylinder
inverted engine and gives characteristics. Dated 1930. Please
note: This item is too wide for our scanner. About 1/8" of
the right side of the item does not appear in the scan. The
border on the front cover is well centered on the actual piece.
Residue of adhesive along spine edge of back cover, otherwise VG.
$55.00
[CS1517] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure on the K-6
engine. Describes the specifications and operational
characteristics of this engine. Circa 1920. VG. $55.00
Dayton
[CS3543] 6-1/4" x 9-1/4" 4 page brochure
"The Dayton Bear Engine". Describes this four cylinder
inline air cooled engine manufactured by the Dayton Airplane
Engine Company. Circa 1929. VG minus condition with rubber stamp
to front cover. Original fold was slightly off - corners do not
meet up. Brochure has been folded in half. $50.00
De Havilland
[CS4065] 9" x 11-3/8" 8 panel brochure (opens to
18" x 22-3/4") issued by The De Havilland Co., Ltd.,
Stag Lane Aerodrome, Middlesex, England. Entitled "Gipsy
Aero Engines", it includes a technical description of the
three variations of this engine and a detailed description of the
specifications and construction. Circa 1935. Folds are tender,
with minor tears. (2) errata slips pasted to brochure. Good
condition. $65.00
[CS4031] 8-3/8" x 6-5/8" 8 panel brochure
("Twice Round the World Untouched") on the De Havilland
100 hp. "Gipsy" four cylinder inline air cooled engine.
Circa 1935. Folds are weak, else VG minus. $60.00
[CS4011] 8-1/8" x 10-1/2" 4 page De Havilland
"Gypsy Six Series II Engine - Price List and
Specification". Dated June 1938. Some damage one edge, does
not affect text. $40.00
Farman
[CS4015] 5-5/8" x 7-3/8" 6 panel brochure on the
engines manufactured by Farman. Text in French. Circa 1925. Minor
tear along one fold. Has GM Research Lab rubber stamp and label
on front cover. Good + condition. $40.00
Fiat
[CS4042] 5-5/8" x 10" 6 panel pamphlet with
additional sheet inserted. Issued by Fiat, Torino, Italy and
entitled "Fiat Motori D'Aviazione". Italian text
provides brief description of the various engines and aircraft
utilizing them. Covers A 24 R, A 70, A S 6, A 30 RA, A 78 RC, A
59 R, and A 33 RC. Back panel lists technical details in a table
format for easy comparison. Circa 1935. VG minus. $75.00
[CS4003] 8-5/8"x 11" 6 panel pamphlet "Fiat
Engines at the Second Annual New York Aviation Show".
Illustrates the Fiat Type A55 and A50 engines along with data on
other Fiat engines. Includes specifications. Back panel describes
records held by Fiat powered aircraft. February 1930. Tears to
folds. Small piece missing from bottom corner, else VG. $45.00
Frederickson
[CS3612] 8" x 11" 4 page brochure issued by
World's Motor Company, Bloomington, Illinois on the Frederickson
Model 5A. This was a 5-cylinder, 2-cycle, air-cooled 70 hp.
engine. Provides brief specifications and photo of the parts of
this early engine. Circa 1920. Rare. VG with small tear to top
edge. $60.00
Gnome
[CS3518] 8-1/4" x 10-7/8" Letter and envelope
from the "Aeromotion Company" who were the exclusive
American agents for Gnome motors. Water damage and pieces
missing. Please see scan. Dated 30 October 1911. Poor condition.
$40.00
Hall-Scott
[CS3608] 7-1/2" x 10-5/8" 12 page brochure issued
by the Hall-Scott Motor Car Co. on the Type L-4 125 hp. 4
cylinder inline airplane engine. Describes the engine, its
specification and performance. In addition a vintage photo repro.
of the Model L-6 is included. Circa 1918. Very scarce. VG. $70.00
Heath-Henderson
[CS3563] 5-1/2" X 8" Single sheet
"Heath-Henderson Aircraft Motor". This was issued by
Heath Aircraft Co. rather than the earlier Heath Airplane Co.
Circa 1930. VG minus. Sheet has been folded. $40.00
Hispano-Suiza
[CS4019] 8-5/8" x 5-7/8" 8 page Hispano-Suiza
brochure issued as a souvenir to celebrate the 1930 Paris-New
York transatlantic crossing by Costes and Bellonte. French text.
Dated 1932. Corporate library label on front cover. Good +
condition. $85.00
Isotta-Franschini
[CS4058] 9" x 12" 60 page brochure issued by
Isotta Fraschini, Milano, Italy and entitled "Aviation -
Isotta Fraschini's contribution to Italian Aviation". This
was a presentation given at the International Civil Aeronautics
Conference in Washington, DC. on 17 December, 1928. English text
describes the company and the various engines and the aircraft
that use them. The presentation was given to commemorate the 25th
anniversary of the Wright Bros. flight. Spine has small tear at
top and 6" tear at bottom. Rubber stamp to front cover and
title page. Good minus condition. $85.00
[CS4059] 9-1/2" x 11" 94 page brochure issued by
Isotta Fraschini, Milano, Italy entitled "Aviation". French
text describes all the aviation engines the company was
manufacturing as well as picturing the various aircraft that used
them. A very scarce and informative brochure. Circa 1926. VG
minus. $90.00
[CS4060] 9" x 6-1/2" 8 sheet (printed on one side
only) brochure issued by Isotta Fraschini, Milan, Italy and
entitled "Moteurs D'Aviation". French text
provides photo and specifications for the 170 hp. Type V 4 B of
1915-16, the 260 hp. Type V 6 of 1917-18, the 290 hp. Type V 8 of
1918, and the 310 hp. Type V 9 of 1919. Very Rare. VG. $120.00
Junkers
[CS4002] 6" x 8-1/4" 40 page brochure
"Luftfahrt-Lehrbucherei - Band 18 - Die Deutschen
Flugmotoren Jumo 205". Text in German. Provides exploded
views, drawings, and descriptive specifications. Dated 1940. Very
light water stain to bottom edge, else VG. $55.00
Kinner
[CS2504] 11-3/8" x
9-1/4" 24 page sales brochure "Kinner - Aircraft &
Motors". Describes the Envoy, Sportwing, and Sportster
Aircraft, giving specifications and dimensions. In addition, the
C-7 300 H.P., B-5 125 H.P., K-5 I00 H.P. are described in detail.
Circa 1930. Wear and chipping to (oversized) covers. Interior
pages are VG. $150.00
[CS2511] 8-3/8" x 10-3/4" 4 page pamphlet
entitled "The Kinner C-5 210 horsepower". Describes the
construction and performance of the engine along with an
installation sketch on the back panel. Circa 1930. VG. $45.00
Lycoming
[CS3602] 5-1/4" x 7-1/4" 6-panel pamphlet issued
by Lycoming entitled "Lycoming - Smoother and Quieter".
Describes the new nine cylinder engine, with photo of the engine
as well as a Stinson Reliant on the inside panels. Circa 1937.
Crease to front cover, otherwise VG. $35.00
[CS3613] 8-1/4" x 10-7/8" 4 page brochure issued
by Lycoming Manufacturing Co., Williamsport, PA. Brochure is on
the '9 Cylinder Static Air Cooled Radial'. Includes the
specifications and hardware of this early Lycoming 185 hp.
engine. One might think static means the version made for WWII
tanks. In this case 'Static' is the way they differentiated from
the rotary type engines of the WWI period. Circa 1925. Scarce.
Upper right hand corner has been wet, causing some damage to the
text on pages 2 & 3. Brochure has been folded in half. Good
+. $50.00
Menasco
[CS3610] 10-1/2" x
14" Double sided advertisement for MENASCO featuring the
Menasco M-50 4-cylinder horizontally opposed 50 hp. engine. Front
side shows large photo of the engine. Rear provides
specifications and performance details. This is a handout reprint
of an advertisement that appeared in the Feb. 1938 issues of
'Aviation' and also 'Aero Digest'. (This item too large to scan.
Please contact us if you would like to see an image of it.) Sheet
has been folded in sixths. Good condition. $20.00
Michigan Rover
[CS3541] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure detailing
the 75 hp. "Rover" inverted four cylinder inline air
cooled engine. Manufactured by the Michigan Aero-Engine Corp.
Dated Jan. 1930. VG minus. Brochure has been folded in half.
$45.00
Moore-Power
[CS3548] 6" x 9" 6 panel brochure on "The
Moore-Power Three Valve Engine". This 5-Cyl. Radial, 144 hp.
engine was built by the General Airmotors Co. of Scranton, Pa.
Each cylinder had two (2) intake and one (1) exhaust valve. Circa
1929. VG minus. $65.00
Packard
[CS3001] 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Eight panel pamphlet
"The Packard-Diesel Aircraft Engine". Provides
specifications, details of construction and fuel safety. Dated
1930. VG+. $85.00
[CS3002] 8-1/2" x 10-7/8" 16 page brochure
"The Packard Diesel Aircraft Engine - A New Chapter in
Transportation Progress". Extensively details
specifications, construction techniques as well as theory of
diesel operations. Dated 1930. VG. $90.00
[CS3005] 5-1/2" x 8" 20 page brochure
"Packard - Master Motor Builders". Describes the
various engines built for industry and the records they held.
Front cover shows various aircraft, airships, and boats powered
by Packard engines. Back page lists the records held up through
1927. Circa 1928. VG. $135.00
Pratt &
Whitney
[CS0211] 6" x 9" 16 page brochure "Around
the World with Wasp & Hornet Engines". Describes the use
of these engines throughout the world. Circa 1930. VG+. $85.00
[CS0212] 6-1/8" x 9-1/4" 20 page brochure
"Twin Wasp". Describes the attributes of each section
making up the Twin Wasp and its performance. Cover has a diecut
circle in which the P&WA emblem shows through. First page has
a fold-out illustration of the engine. Circa 1935. VG+. $75.00
[CS0213] 8-3/4" x 8-1/2" 16 page technical sales
brochure "A New Wasp". Illustrations and descriptions
of the components and performance of the new Wasp Series 'H' .
Cover has peened aluminum effect. Circa 1931. VG. $85.00
[CS0214] 11" x 8-1/2" 48 page sales brochure
"Twin Row Installations". Describes, with large
photographs, each of the 43 aircraft which use the Twin Wasp and
Twin Wasp Jr. engines. Dated October 1936. Also includes a form
cover letter sent with the brochure. (See also item CS0224, a
companion piece, below.) VG. $85.00
[CS0215] 7-1/8" Diameter 24 page round
technical sales brochure "Pratt & Whitney Series 'C'
Twin Wasp". Circular cover shows silver cowl with
hydro-matic prop. Diecut opening in cover shows engine cylinders
from page 1. As pages are opened inside of engine is
progressively revealed. Text in French. July 1938. Two tape
repaired tears to cover, else VG minus. $110.00
[CS0216] 7-1/8" Diameter 24 page round
technical sales brochure "Pratt & Whitney Series 'C'
Twin Wasp". Circular cover shows silver cowl with
hydro-matic prop. Diecut opening in cover shows engine cylinders
from page 1. As pages are opened inside of engine is
progressively revealed. Text in English. July 1938. 7-3/4" x
7-1/2" envelope, addressed to Mr. Henry Cudworth, is
included. ( Mr. Cudworth was the oldest Pratt & Whitney
employee on record. He worked in Quality Assurance.) Near Mint
brochure. Envelope shows light wear. $85.00
[CS0217] 8-1/2" x 11" 32 page technical brochure
"Pratt and Whitney Aeronautical Engines". Gives summary
of company, its location, and technical description of the Wasp
and Hornet engines. Circa 1928. Light wear to edges of
(oversized) cover, interior pages are VG. $100.00
[CS0221] 8-1/2 x 11" 8 page sales brochure
"Aeronautical Engines for Every Purpose". Describes the
Wasp Junior; Wasp Series C, Hornet Series A1, and Hornet Series
B, including specifications and description of manufacture.
(Later version of item CS0222). Circa 1932. VG. $60.00
[CS0222] 8-1/2" x 11" 8 page sales brochure
"Aeronautical Engines for Every Purpose" Describes the
Wasp Junior; Wasp Series C, Hornet Series A1, and Hornet Series
B, including specifications and description of manufacture.
(Earlier version of item CS0221). Circa 1931. VG. $70.00
[CS0223] 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Single-sided sheet
"General Information - Pratt and Whitney Wasp Aircraft
Engine". Describes the new model SICC - Wasp 14 cylinder
engine as used on the DC-3. More information about the DC-3
performance than on the engine. Unknown origin but looks typical
of P&W. Circa 1936. Has been folded in half. Light wear.
Good+ condition. $20.00
[CS0224] 11" x 8-1/2" 40 page brochure
"Single Row Installations". Dated October 1937.
Describes the various P&W engines: Wasp, Wasp Jr. and Hornet
in the aircraft they power. (See also item CS0214, above, a
companion piece.) VG. $85.00
[CS0229] 8-1/2" x 11" 12 page brochure "Wasp
& Hornet Aircraft Engines and Their Use of Nickel
Steel". Issued by The International Nickel Company. Photos
of the aircraft which used these engines and specifications for
each engine. Circa 1930. VG. $40.00
Rolls-Royce
[CS4035] 8" x 13" 4 page brochure on the Rolls
Royce Ltd 'Kestrel' and 'Buzzard' aero engines. Text is in both
English and French and covers in detail technical aspects for
both engines. Circa 1930. Two penned numbers on front cover. VG.
$65.00
Salmson
[CS4017] 22-3/4" x 15-3/4" Double sided
advertisement for Salmson engines, Billancourt-Paris, France.
Both front and back of sheet picture engines and their
specifications. Circa 1930. Sheet has been folded into eighths
and has some tears along folds. Corporate library label at top.
Good minus condition. $65.00
Walter
[CS3565] 6-1/4" x 8-1/4" 4 page announcement from
Spartan Aircraft Co. for the manufacturing rights of the
Czechoslovakian Walter 120/135 hp. radial engine. Includes a
general description and specifications. Circa 1930. Brochure has
been folded, otherwise VG. $60.00
Warner
[CS3571] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure entitled
"21 Engineering Features that Distinguish Warner Scarab 30
Series". Details the major points that gave these engines
exceptional quality and durability. Circa 1935. VG. $35.00
Wright
[CS3625] 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" 32 page "Engine Log
Book" which covers a Wright J5C 220 hp. engine (S/N 7713)
which was installed in a Dept. of Commerce 'Laird' built aircraft
(Reg. NS-9). Only the first two pages of the log have been filled
in between 13 October and 8 November, no year designated. VG.
$25.00
[CS1301] 3-1/2" x 6-3/8" 12 page brochure
entitled "Wright Gipsy". "Booklet No. 32".
Describes the various systems of the engine. Dated July 1929.
Five small spots on back cover where it appears that brochure was
pasted onto something, otherwise VG+. $40.00
[CS1307] 8-1/2" x 11-3/8" 38 page brochure
"Trade Winds - 25th Anniversary of Wright Aeronautical
Corporation". Gives history and short forecast of future for
the corporation. Large concentration on current war effort. Dated
October 1944. VG. $30.00
[CS1313] 8-1/2" x 11" 48 page brochure entitled
"Wright - Your Airplane is ready Sir". Describes all
the aircraft at the time powered with the Wright
"Whirlwind" 200 H.P. air-cooled engine. Bulletin No. 17
(Third Edition). Circa 1927. VG minus. $95.00
[CS1319] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 panel brochure "The
Deluxe Equipped Wright Whirlwinds 320 and 450". Provides
technical specifications as well as picture. Circa 1938. Brochure
was originally folded in thirds vertically, and later in half
horizontally. VG minus. $45.00
[CS1324] 8- 1/2" x 11" 14 page brochure issued by
the International Nickel Company and entitled "The Curtiss
and Wright Engines and their Use of Nickel Alloy Steel".
Describes the mechanical elements as well as materials used in
the Whirlwinds and Conqueror engines. Great cover artwork. Circa
1932. VG+. $45.00
[CS1331] 3-1/2" x 6-1/4" 16 page booklet on the
"Wright-Hispano Aeronautical Engine". Describes the
Model E, I and H (180 hp., 150 hp., and 300 hp. respectively) V-8
water-cooled engines. Circa 1920. VG+. $65.00
[CS1334] 3-1/2" x 6-3/8" 12 page brochure
"Wright Whirlwind Nine". "Booklet No. 30".
Describes the various systems of the engine. Dated 1929. Two
staple holes on back cover, otherwise VG+. $45.00
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