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Aeromarine

[CS5880] Aeromarine technical sheets. Includes Report CA-9: "Performance of DH-4 Equiped with Aeromarine Variable Thickness Wing". Report appears to be complete and is (2) pages of text and (9) graphs. This was a program which increased the performance of the DH-4 for carrying the U. S. Mail. A DH-4 was modified and used an increased performance wing. Also includes a copy of a 3 page letter from the P. O. Dept. to Aeromarine describing performance of "Ship No. 299" while fitted with Aeromarine-2 wings. Payload was increased by 100%. Also, two page "Summary of Results" and single page of performance figures on a mail plane constructed by the Cleveland Depot. Dated 7/10/22. Unique. Good to Very Good condition. $115.00

[CS 5881] 8-3/4" x 11-1/2" 26 page Aeromarine document entitled: "Description and Design Data of Air Mail Night Service Airplane". Dated: January 8, 1924. Provides general description and specifications of this aircraft, designated the AM-1. Pages are done as single sheets on bluprint paper in a binder. Includes 10 pages of text, 2 page Table of Design Characteristics, 2 page Table of Weight Distribution, 6 pages of standardized data of Duralumin parts, fold-out 3-view drawing, 3 fold-outs of fuselage side-views, 1 page of specifications. This aircraft was one of the attempts of Aeromarine to stay in business. Only a test aircraft was built. Extremely rare. $210.00

[CS5882] 8-1/2" x 11" 19 page Aeromarine document entitled: "Proposed Design of the Aeromarine Air Mail Airplane" Dated: June 7, 1924. Provides the specifications and general description of the aircraft designated the BM-1. 17 pages done on single page blueprint paper. Two hand drawn 1/60 scale sketches (side-view & front-view) on graph paper were done by Mr. B. v. Korvin-Kroukouvsky (Aeromarine's Engineer in Charge of Design) who later became EDO's Chief Engineer. No aircraft were built. Extremely rare. $140.00

[CS5883] 21" x 16" Aeromarine blueprint No. 18293 which provides a 3-view of the Aeromarine AM-2 Mailplane. This was the third in a series of four mail planes Aeromarine tried to sell the government. None were successful. Dated: March 25,1924. Also included is a positive reading (blue lines on white) version of the blueprint. Aeromarine went out of business in September 1924. Unique. $85.00

[CS5884] Two (2) 8-1/2" x 11" letters between Mr. Paul G. Zimmermann, Aeromarine "Chief Airplane Engineer", and Mr. Boris v. Korvin-Kroukovsky Aeromarine "Engineer in Charge of Design". Letter from Zimmerman (dated Oct. 31, 1923) is a typewritten file copy done at Aeromarine. Also included is the original hand written letter from Zimmerman on Omaha, Nebraska hotel stationery (which asks for the copy to be made for the files). Letter to Zimmerman looks like a typewritten file copy (unsigned) and is dated May 16, 1924. Zimmerman's letter discusses the problems encountered and found during flight testing of the AM-3 Mailplane along with some suggestions for correction. Korvin's letter discusses speed of the AM-3. $40.00

[CS5893] Six (6) 8-1/2" x 11" pages of Technical information on the Aeromarine MB-3. On blueprint paper, the pages include: "Performance of the MB-3 Equipped with Aeromarine Nos. 2 and 7 Wing Sections", "Performance Curves for MB-3 Equipped with R.A.F. 15 Wings", "Performance Curves for MB-3 Equipped with Aeromarine 2 Wings", "Performance Curves for MB-3 Equipped with Aeromarine 7 Wings", "Comparison of Performance of MB-3" (with R.A.F. 15 & Aeromarine 2 & 7 wings), "Performance of the 'Messenger #1' Airplane Equipped with Variable Thickness Wings of Aeromarine #2/7 Section". All are circa 1922. Also included are six scanned Aeromarine factory photos of the aircraft and its configuration and a photocopy of a 3-view of the 'Messenger #1'. $70.00

Aeromarine-Klemm

[CS5650] 7-1/2" x 9" Single-sided sales sheet issued by Aeromarine Klemm Corp. of Keyport, NJ. Shows the Klemm AKL 60, a two-place low wing aircraft powered by the 60 hp. LeBlond engine. Includes basic performance specifications for both land and seaplane versions. Circa 1930. VG, has been folded. $40.00

[CS5651] 7-1/2" x 9" (designed to fold to 3-3/4" x 9") 8 page sales brochure on the Aeromarine Klemm AKL 25 two-place, low wing, Salmson AD-9 powered aircraft. Provides description of the aircraft as well as a write up on safety of flying. Circa 1930. VG+ condition. $140.00

[CS5791] 7-1/2" x 9" Single-sided sales sheet on the "Aeromarine Klemm" powered with the LeBlond "60" engine. Provides specifications for both the land and seaplane versions. Circa 1925. Has been folded in half, with three small pieces of reinforcing tape to blank back of sheet. VG condition. $55.00

Aeronca

[CS5527] 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" 4 page sales pamphlet entitled "Aeronca Flies on to New Achievements!". Describes the Aeronca 'C-3' and 'Low Wing' aircraft. Back page gives specifications on both aircraft. Circa 1934. Has been folded in half. VG. $85.00

[CS5535] 8-1/2" x 9-1/2" Single-sided price sheet for the Aeronca C-2, C-2N, and Collegian. Includes prices for several accessories and EDO floats. Circa 1931. VG+. Has been folded in half. $40.00

[CS5552] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page pamphlet from Aeronca on the C-3 Collegian with the E- 113A engine. Describes the aircraft and engine. Includes specifications. Circa 1930. Water stained and some damage from pages being stuck together. Fair condition. $85.00

[CS5586] 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" 8 page brochure "The Aeronca Low Wing". Describes this LeBlond powered low wing 2-place aircraft. Includes specifications and performance figures. Circa 1932. Has been folded in half. VG minus condition. $150.00

[CS5614] 6" x 9" 20 page brochure: "The Aeronca - Flying in its Safest and Most Economical Form". Brochure covers the "Collegian" manufactured by the Aeronautical Corporation of America, Lunken Airport, Cinncinnati, OH. Single-sided price list of Collegian variants (single-seater, two-seater, etc.) included. Brochure dated 1934. VG. $175.00

[CS5648] 5-1/2" x 8-3/8" (opens to 10-7/8" x 16") 8 panel pamphlet entitled "Four Point Flying - The New Master C3 Aeronca". Provides description of the aircraft and the Aeronca E-113-B engine. Circa 1932. VG with 2" split along bottom of center fold. $85.00

[CS5649] 6" x 9" 20 page sales brochure entitled "The Aeronca". Describes the pleasures and benefits of flying as well as how to organize a flying club. Covers the details of why the new C3 aircraft is inherently safe along with its specifications. Circa 1932. VG+ condition. $155.00

[CS5777] 3-1/2" x 7-1/2" 12 panel pamphlet (opens to 10-3/8" x 15") entitled: "The Aeronca C-2 - For Performance Safety and Unequaled Economy". Describes this Jean Roche design and why it's a perfect student's aircraft with its inherent stability and 35 MPG economy. Reinforcing tape has been glued on in several spots to protect folds from tearing. Circa 1930. VG minus condition. $100.00

Aircraft Mechanics

[CS5606] 8-7/8" x 3-1/2" 8 page booklet on the Aircraft Mechanics Inc. "Flyabout" aircraft. This is the company that took over the Alexander Aircraft factory of Colorado Springs, CO. The Flyabout Models D-1 and D-2 (Continental 37 hp and Szekely 45 hp engines, respectively) are shown. Circa 1936. VG, with price, in pen, on front cover. $110.00

Alexander

[CS5726] 5-3/8" x 8" (opens to 10-7/8" x 16") 8 panel brochure issued by Alexander Aircraft Co., Colorado Springs, Co. Entitled: "Get Off the Earth", it describes the structural and performance advantages of the Eaglerock "Bullet", built with either the 100 hp. Kinner or 150 hp. Wright engine. Back panel says "An Economical Cabin Monoplane Accommodating Four People and a Dog With Baggage for All." Circa 1930. VG minus condition. $100.00

Alfaro (See "Gliders" page)

American Eagle (See also "Lincoln")

[CS5578] 3-3/4" x 8-1/2" 8 panel pamphlet: "The New Improved American Eaglet for 1932". Describes the Series B-32, a 45 hp Szekely powered two-place high wing aircraft. Includes performance and specifications of this aircraft which was manufactured by American Eagle-Lincoln Aircraft Corp. of Kansas City, KS. Circa 1932. VG minus condition. $85.00

[CS5744] 10-3/4" x 16" 4 page advertising mailer describing the American Eagle Cleone-powered "EAGLET". Folds to 8" x 5-3/8" for mailing. Entitled: "Now Every One Can Fly". Severe tearing along folds. Circa 1928. $40.00

[CS5786] 3-3/4" x 8-1/2" (opens to 15" x 8-1/2") 8 panel pamphlet issued by American Eagle Aircraft Corporation, Fairfax Airport, Kansas City, KS. Describes the 30 hp. 2-person American Eaglet. Circa 1932. VG condition. $85.00

[CS5831] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure: "Model A-129 - The New 1929 American Eagle Three Place Biplane". Issued by the American Eagle Aircraft Corporation, Kansas City, MO. Provides specifications, performance information, engine options, and price range. VG minus condition. $65.00

[CS5832] 8-3/8" x 10-3/4" 4 page brochure: "Model A-229 - The New 1929 American Eagle Two Place Training Biplane". Issued by the American Eagle Aircraft Corporation, Kansas City, MO. Provides specifications, performance information, engine options, and price with OX-5. VG minus condition. $55.00

[CS5833] 8-3/8" x 10-3/4" 4 page brochure: Model A-329 - American Eagle Closed Cabin Monoplane". Issued by the American Eagle Aircraft Corporation, Kansas City, MO. Provides specifications, performance information, engine options, and price range. Circa 1929. VG minus condition. $60.00

[CS5834] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure: "Model A-429 - The New 1929 American Eagle Two Place Light Sport Biplane". Issued by the American Eagle Aircraft Corporation, Kansas City, MO. Provides specifications, performance information, engine options, and price range. VG condition. $55.00

Arado

[CS5780] 8-1/4" x 11-3/4" 4 page brochure issued by Arado Flugzeugwerke, Berlin, Germany. Entitled: Arado AR 95 - General Utility Aeroplane with either Floats or Wheels". Describes the characteristics, specifications and performance of this biplane with a crew of three (pilot, observer/radio operator, and gunner). This BMW 132Dc (880 hp.) aircraft was not utilized by the Luftwaffe during WWII, but was only offered for export in either a land or seaplane version. English text. Circa 1937. Rare. Several tape repaired tears with adhesive stains. Fair plus condition. $135.00

[CS5808] 8-1/4" x 11-1/2" (opens to 20-5/8" x 11-1/2") 4 page brochure: "Arado AR 79 fur Reise und Schulung - Zweisitziger Kabinentiefdecker". German text describes this 2-place, 75 hp. Hirth HM 504 powered sport plane. Circa 1938. Brochure has been folded in half and has two holes punched for insertion into binder, affecting text and photos. Good+ condition. $80.00

Arrow

[CS5815] 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Single-sided sheet on the "Arrow Sport V-8" made by the Arrow Aircraft Corporation, Lincoln, NE. Provides specifications and performance of this low-wing two-place aircraft. A distributor (Safair, Inc. of Mineola, NY) issued this flyer. Circa 1930. Flyer has been folded in quarters. Good+ condition. $40.00

[CS5888] 19" x 17-3/4" sales brochure issued by Arrow Aircraft and Motors Corporation of Havelock, Nebraska. Brochure folds to 9-1/2" x 6-1/8". Describes the "Arrow Sport", a two-place (side-by-side) biplane powered by a 60 hp. LeBlond engine. Inside shows two photos of the aircraft, photo of the prop & engine, and photo of the cockpit arrangement. Circa 1928. Scarce. $100.00

Avia

[CS5594] 8-3/8" x 12" 30 page sales/technical brochure from "AVIA" of Prague, Czechoslovakia. (French Text). Describes and pictures in photos and 3 views the: B.H.11 (60 hp Walter powered two-place low wing monoplane); B.H. 21 (300 hp Hispano powered single-place biplane); B.H. 21J (430 hp Jupiter powered single-place biplane); B.H. 22 (180 hp Hispano powered single-place biplane); and the B.H. 26 (430 hp Jupiter powered two-place combat biplane). Very scarce. Circa 1926. N.A.C.A. file rubber stamps on cover. Light wear to covers, else VG+. $215.00

Avro

[CS5713] 8" x 10" 12 page brochure "AVRO-10". Issued by A. V. Roe & Co., England on this 8-passenger aircraft. Powered by 3 Armstrong-Siddeley Lynx engines this aircraft was the British license-built version of the Fokker F.VII-3M. Circa 1929. VG condition with several staple holes to blank back cover. $110.00

Beechcraft

[CS5504] 5-5/8" x 8-5/8" 6 panel pamphlet "The Beechcraft Model A17-F - Cruising Speed 210 Miles Per Hour". Gives the specifications of this specially built Staggerwing powered by a 690 hp Wright Cyclone engine. Circa 1934. Very rare. $115.00

[CS5659] 3-7/8" x 8-1/2" pamphlet (opens to 7-3/4" x 13") entitled: "Beechcraft - The Business Man's Airplane". Describes the various Staggerwing models available (Cl7L, C17B, and C17R). Gives guaranteed performance characteristics. Circa 1936. VG with very minor closed tear to right edge. $140.00

[CS5866] 8-3/8" x 10-5/8" 8 page brochure issued by Beechcraft and entitled: "How Safety is Designed into Beechcrafts". Describes how things like the flat bellies on Beechcrafts protect the airframe and passengers with a wheels up landing plus all the advantages that negative stagger provides. Circa 1938. Has been folded in thirds to fit envelope. VG condition. $60.00

[CS5867] 8-3/8" x 10-3/4" 4 page Beechcraft brochure: "Details of Model F17D". Describes this Staggerwing aircraft and includes its specifications and performance. Circa 1939. Has been punched with 9 small holes along fold edge. VG+ condition. $50.00

Bellanca

CS8503] 8-1/4" x 11" (opens to 23-3/4" x 11") 6 page brochure entitled "The Bellanca Pacemaker". Describes features and performance. Back page has specifications of its various versions. Numbered 11-30. 1930. VG. $100.00

[CS8504] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure entitled "The BelIanca Airbus". Brochure has photos and specifications. Numbered 13-30. 1930. VG. $85.00

[CS8505] 8-1/2" x 11" single-sided specification sheet for the Senior Skyrocket with P&W Wasp 525 hp engine. Gives performance and specification of the aircraft along with two photos. Dated 11-10-34. Has been folded in thirds to fit envelope. VG. $50.00

[CS8506] 8-1/2" x 11" single-sided specification sheet for the Senior Pacemaker with either a Wright J-6 420 hp or P&W Wasp Jr. 400 hp engine. Gives performance and specification of the aircraft along with two photos. Dated 11-10-34. Has been folded in thirds to fit envelope. VG. $50.00

[CS8507] 4" x 8-5/8" (opens to 8-5/8" x 11-7/8") 6 panel brochure entitled "Payloads at a Profit". Gives details of the Bellanca Aircruiser, including performance and specification as well as describing the comfort and room in the new aircraft. Circa 1932. VG. $100.00

[CS8509] 8-1/2" x 11" (opens to 33-3/4" x 11") 8 panel brochure issued by Bellanca. Contents describe technical specifications of the Airbus, Skyrocket and Pacemaker models. Scarce. Circa 1932 Brochure has been folded in half. VG. $150.00

[CS8510] 9" x 11-7/8" 4 page brochure. Includes the specifications and performance of the Airbus, Skyrocket and Pacemaker. Dated April 1932. VG. $115.00

[CS8511] 9-1/4" x 12-1/2" 4 page brochure on the Bellanca CH 300 with the 300 hp Wright J-6 engine. Inside panels provide pictorial record of Bellanca's achievements. Circa 1930. Some minor edge wear and small closed tears. VG minus. $75.00

[CS8512] 9" x 7-1/8" 4 page brochure entitled "The Bellanca CH-300 Seaplane". Describes the attributes and versatile uses of this aircraft on floats with its 300 hp Wright J-6 engine. Circa 1930. Brochure has been folded in half, with some cracking of paper. Good condition. $75.00

[CS8513] 8-1/2" x 4" 6 panel brochure entitled "Bellanca - The Skyrocket". Opens to 25" x 4". Inner three panels show a map of the world with dotted lines showing the record flights made by Bellanca aircraft. One panel details Bellanca's achievements from 1922 through 1931. Dated March 1932. A rare pamphlet. VG. $125.00

[CS8514] 8-3/8" x 4" 6 panel brochure entitled "Trail Blazing!". Inner three panels show a map of the world with dotted lines showing the record flights made by Bellanca aircraft. One panel lists Bellanca's accomplishments from 1922 through 1931. Dated January 1932. Two small glue spots on back panel, else VG. $75.00

[CS8515] 8-1/2" x 11" single-sided specification sheet for the Senior Skyrocket Deluxe with P&W 525 hp Wasp engine. This was a five (5) passenger high wing monoplane. Sheet provides details of performance, specifications and 3 photos of the aircraft. Dated 7-25-34. Scarce. Has been folded in thirds to fit envelope. VG. $50.00

[CS8516] 8-3/4" x 11-1/2" 4 page factory issued brochure on the Bellanca Bomber. Although issued by Bellanca this had also been used as the sales write up in the October 1934 issue of Aero Digest. Brochure describes the design, specifications, performance and mission of this twin-engine high-wing bomber in both land and seaplane versions. These brochures were sent out upon request from customers as part of what was termed "Harmless Advertising Packs" by the manufacturers. Circa 1934. Brochure has been folded in half to fit envelope. VG. $50.00

Bernard

[CS5692] 5-1/4" x 8-3/4" 8 panel pamphlet issued by Adolphe Bernard, Paris, France on their twin-engined Type A.B. 1 (bomber), A.B. 3 (mail plane), and A.B. 4 (mail & passenger) aircraft. There is a technical description (French text) of the aircraft, along with specifications and performance. Rubber-stamp and penned numbers on front cover. Circa 1925. Has been folded in half. VG condition. $110.00

Bird (See "Brunner-Winkle")

Blackburn

[CS5735] 8-1/4" x 10-1/2" (opens to 24-1/8" x 10-1/2") 6 page brochure on the Blackburn "Shark". This is a reprint of an article that appeared in the December 13, 1934 issue of "Flight" magazine. Article was reprinted to hand out to prospective buyers. This single engine biplane was designed as a "General Purpose Coastal Protection Aeroplane". Manufactured by the Blackburn Aeroplane & Motor Co,. Ltd. of Brough, East Yorkshire, England. Provides a technical write up and description of construction. Includes 3-view drawing and drawings of construction details as well as several photos. 2 holes punched in left margin. Good minus condition. $45.00

Bleriot

[CS5503] 5" x 8" 4 page sales pamphlet "Metz-Air-Car - Bleriot Type". The Metz Company, of Waltham, Massachusetts, were manufacturers of motor cars. They were licensed by Bleriot to build and sell their aircraft in kit form. Drawing of this Bleriot type aircraft on the front page. Circa 1910. Has been folded in half, and has light wear to outside edge. $225.00

[CS5792] 8-1/4" x 10-1/2" Single-sided sales sheet on the Bleriot "125" twin-engine twelve (12) passenger transport monoplane. French text. Twin engines set up as push-pull, with twin tail booms. Circa 1929. Sheet has been folded and has two small pieces of reinforcing tape to blank back of sheet. VG condition. $55.00

[CS5793] 8-1/4 ' x 10-5/8" Single-sided sales sheet on the Bleriot "Berline SPAD 56" passenger transport biplane. French text. Circa 1929. Sheet has been folded and has small pieces of reinforcing tape on front and back of sheet. VG condition. $55.00

Boulton Paul

[CS5827] 7-1/4" x 9-1/2" 4 page brochure: "The Boulton-Paul Type P.71A High Speed Passenger Aircraft". Powered by two Bristol 'Pegasus III' engines the aircraft could accommodate up to 13 passengers or be used as a freighter. Three-view drawing, no photos. Circa 1936. A slight tear has been repaired with tape. Has been folded. VG minus condition. $30.00

Bowlus (See "Gliders" page)

Brazil

[CS5664] 9" x 12" Double-sided single-sheet on "The New Lion Monoplane" made by the Brazil Aircraft Corp. of Brazil, Indiana. The aircraft was powered by either a Szekeley 55 hp. or a 50 hp. Aeromarine engine. Sheet shows the aircraft and gives specifications. Pricing is also listed. Folding and chipping to edges, shows use. Good minus condition. A scarce item on a little known company. Circa 1930. $90.00

Breda

[CS5759] 8-1/4" x 12" Double-sided sheet with reprint of a "Flight" magazine report on the "Breda 15" cabin monoplane. Reprinted from the May 9, 1929 issue. Includes 4 photos and a 3-view drawing. VG+ condition. $30.00

Bristol

[CS5502] 6" x 9" 4 page sales pamphlet "The Bristol Aeroplanes". Describes the "Pullman" triplane including dimensions and performance specifications. Photo of the Pullman triplane on cover. Has small 1/2" x 1-3/4" label in upper left hand cover. Small stain in lower left corner. Circa 1920. $100.00

[CS5678] 26-1/4" x 39-1/4" General arrangement drawing of the "Bristol Fighter Mk IV". Drawing number F6648. Dated 20 April 1928. Scale is 1/2"= 1' Some water staining. Has been folded to approximately 6-3/4" x 10". Good condition. $55.00

[CS5755] 6-1/4" x 11-1/4" 16 page brochure issued by The Bristol Aeroplane Co., Ltd., Filton, Bristol, England. Entitled: "The Bristol Bulldog All Steel Single Seat Fighter". Describes the construction and unique features of this between the wars biplane fighter. Circa 1932. Near Fine condition. $110.00

Brunner-Winkle

[CS5573] 20-3/8" x 30" Bird 3-view blueprint. Drawn by Dan Howes and undated the drawing shows the 90 hp Kinner powered Bird aircraft. This drawing is typical of those sent out in the early 1930's upon request to young men building models. This print shows this type of use and has red pencil marks on it. Circa 1931. Scarce. Folds and wear. $45.00

Buhl

[CS5597] 5" x 3" Advertising photo card of the Buhl Aircraft Company's Wright J-5 powered "Airster" Model CA3-A. Back of card gives specifications, performance and price of the aircraft. Buhl Aircraft Co. was located in Marysville, Mi. Circa 1932. VG. $30.00

Burgess

[CS5557] 9" x 6" brochure on "The Burgess- Wright Aeroplane". Describes the "Burgess Biplane Model F" aircraft and its construction details. Has photograph of the Model F in flight on the cover. Has pages 1-2, and 7-12 only. Missing rear cover. Circa 1912. Very rare. Poor condition. Has been folded. Includes separate printed photo of head-on view of flying aircraft and another printed photo (close up) of pilot (unrecognized) sitting in aircraft. $395.00

Burnelli

[CS5654] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page pamphlet on the Burnelli UB-20 Transport manufactured by the Uppercu-Burnelli Aircraft Corp. of Keyport, NJ. Describes the design features and specifications of this unique 20 passenger aircraft powered by two Wright 1200 hp. engines. Very unique. Circa 1930. VG condition. $165.00

Cantilever

[CS5604] 3-1/2" x 6-1/4" 4 page pamphlet by the Cantilever Aero Company of New York City. Describes the purchase by Kerr Steamship Co. of the infamous Christmas 'Bullet' aircraft. Purpose of the purchase is described as to make mail deliveries to a steamship while at sea. Front cover has color drawing showing aircraft flying over ship, making a mail drop. Circa 1922. VG. $110.00

Caproni

[CS5757] 8-3/4" x 11-1/2" 6 panel pamphlet issued by Officine Caproni, Milan, Italy. Entitled: "The Caproni CA.113 Biplane". Describes this 2-place, 240 hp. Walter powered acrobatic biplane. English text. Circa 1932. Brochure has been folded in half. VG+ condition. $60.00

Caudron

[CS5596] 8-1/8" x 10-1/2" (opens to 24-1/4" x 18-3/4") 12 panel pamphlet by Caudron- Renault on the "Phalene VIII" aircraft. Entitled: "Prototype de l'Aviation de Tourisme: Le "Phalene VIII". Powered by a 120/140 hp Renault 4-cylinder "Bengali" engine. This was a 4-place high wing aircraft that was capable of having its wings folded back for storage. A very colorful pamphlet with B&W photos and colored sketches. N.A.C.A. file rubber stamps on cover. Circa 1933. Wear to folds, including a 4" tear along one fold. Good minus condition. $110.00

Cessna

[CS5522] 7-1/2" x 10-5/8" 8 page sales booklet "Monoplanes Cessna". Describes the features of the four-place cabin Models DC-6A and DC-6B; their construction, arrangement and specifications. Circa 1930. VG. $200.00

[CS5529] 8-1/2" x 11" Single-sided sales sheet for the Cessna Model C34 aircraft. Gives brief description and specifications. Dated 1934. Designed to fold in thirds, with potential customer's name & address on blank side. VG. $60.00

[CS5764] 3-3/4" x 8-1/2" pamphlet (opens to 6-3/4" x 14-1/2") issued by Cessna Aircraft Co., Wichita, KS. Entitled: "Fly First - Cessna Monoplane Gliders". Includes photos, specifications and price. Circa 1928. VG condition. $90.00

[CS5856] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure issued by Cessna on "The New Cessna C-37 - Faster - Easier to Fly - Bigger Cabin - New Equipment". Provides photos, specifications, performance, description, and 3-view drawing of their new aircraft, calling it "World's Most Efficient Airplane". Circa 1937. VG condition with previous owner's rubber stamp to front and back pages. $50.00

Chance Vought

[CS5546] 5-1/2" x 7-5/8" (opens to 11" x 14-1/2") 8 panel pamphlet from Chance Vought entitled "For Universal Service - Combat - Sport - Commuting - Travel". Describes the Chance Vought organization of Long Island City, NY. and includes information on the Vought "Corsair" biplane. Circa 1929, just before joining United Aircraft. Good+ condition. $175.00

[CS5558] 8-1/2" x 11" 12 page sales brochure from the Chance Vought Corp., Long Island City, NY. Entitled "Vought Airplanes". Describes the Vought "Corsair" biplane in both float and landplane configurations. Most of the text describes the Voughts' capability as an airplane manufacturer. Circa 1929 before joining UAC. Light soiling to cover. Good+ condition. $295.00

[CS5689] 6" x 8" 6 panel brochure: "Vought Airplanes", issued by Chance Vought Corp., Long Island City, NY. Describes the "Corsair" Model 02U (biplane) and its use both as a military and commercial aircraft. Circa 1929. VG condition. $110.00

[CS5690] 8-1/2" x 11" (opens to 17" x 22") 8-panel brochure: "The Vought Corsair", issued by Chance Vought Aircraft, E. Hartford, CT. Includes photos and 3-view scale drawing of the Vought "Corsair" SBU-1 Scout bomber. Circa 1935. VG+ condition. $95.00

[CS5896] 9" x 11-1/2" 36 page hard cover binder entitled: "The Vought Corsair - Two-Seater - V-90 Series". Includes about 35 pages of text and tables, 29 photos (27 of which are full page sized), plus two (2) 3-view drawings (1 on wheels and 1 on a central float). Issued by the Chance Vought Corp.; Div. of United Aircraft Corp., E. Hartford, CT. This is a one of a kind technical report used by United Aircraft Technical Sales Reps to brief customers on the technical attributes of this aircraft. Blue pebbled cover with gold embossed title. Extremely rare. $345.00

Christmas (See "Cantilever")

Command-Aire

[CS5553] 6-1/4" x 3-1/2" Single-sided sheet on the "Command-Aire Model 5-C-3", powered by the Curtiss-Challenger Motor. Gives specifications of the aircraft with photo. Circa 1928. VG. $70.00

[CS5868] 4" x 9" (opens to 24" x 9") 12 panel brochure: "Proven Stability". Issued by Command-Aire, Inc., Little Rock, AR. Describes the Command-Aire Model 5-C-3 and Command-Aire Trainer biplanes. Inside spread discusses the international acclaim achieved by the company and also provides the specifications and photos of both aircraft. Scarce. Circa 1929. Previous owner's rubber stamp to back page. VG minus condition. $65.00

Consolidated

[CS5657] 8" x 9" (designed to fold vertically to 4" x 9") 8 page brochure on the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation of Buffalo, NY. Describes the company, the management, financial status and the various aircraft manufactured by Consolidated at the time. Circa 1934. Very rare. VG minus condition with a penciled '1934' on front cover. $125.00

Continental

[CS5674] 6-3/4" x 9-1/4" (opens to 13-1/2" x 18-1/2") 8 panel pamphlet on the Fulton "Airphibian", manufactured by Continental, Inc of Danbury, CT. This was one of the post-war automobile/airplane conversion aircraft. Describes the unique attributes of the vehicle as well as its specs. Conversion from plane to car took less than 5 minutes. This design was unlike others of this type which carried the wings with the car. In this design the wings/fuselage/tail were left at the airport while the car was used. Three-bladed prop was attached to storage bracket on side of fuselage. Photos show woman in hat and high heels doing the conversion! Dated August 1949. Good minus condition. Has been folded down center. $75.00

Corben

[CS5823] 7-5/8" x 10-1/2" 20 page brochure issued by the Corben Sport Plane Company, Madison, WI. Describes the Corben aircraft line: Baby Ace, Junior Ace and Super Ace. Provides highly descriptive sections on each of these aircraft as well as their specifications and performance with various powerplants. Circa 1935. Two pages have corners torn out and some text is affected. Overall wear. Good minus condition. Also included is a separate 4 page 7-1/4" x 10-1/2" price list. $110.00

Crawford

[CS5850] 16-7/8" x 11" two-sided sheet: "Simple Aerodynamics and the Aeroplane". Issued by Crawford Motor & Airplane Manufactory, Inc., Seal Beach, CA. Advertises the Crawford Monoplane Model A-1 which can be built from plans from this firm. Gives some simple aerodynamic comments, performance and prices. Front side of sheet has a photo. Back has another photo and some detail drawings. Also mentions the "Crawford Baby Junior - Model B-2" single-place high wing monoplane, also available as plans. Circa 1925. Good condition. has been folded. Some minor tearing along folds. $50.00

Curtiss

[CS5543] 11" x 8-1/2" 17 page technical brochure on the "Curtiss Commando - Model CW-20-C". This is a commercial version of the military C-46 design. Describes all the aspects of operation for use as a cargo transport. April 1943. Very scarce. VG+. $75.00

[CS5878] 43" x 34" Curtiss blueprint drawing No. 0165849 and entitled: "Airplane O1E & A-3B Assem. Three View". Provides 3-view with general dimensions. Dated: 7/16/29. VG condition with wear to folds. $75.00

Curtiss-Wright

[CS5559] 8-1/2" x 11" 12 page brochure on the "Curtiss-Wright Tanager". Describes the "Guggenheim Safe-Aircraft Competition" award winner and talks about the way this aircraft won the award. Circa 1930. Has been folded. VG minus. $145.00

[CS5562] 8-1/2" x 11" 32 page brochure entitled: "1932 Accomplishments of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation." Describes the various aircraft and engines, as well as the services performed by C-W. Profusely illustrated with photos of their engines and aircraft. Front cover and first page soiled and portion of cover is torn away. Does not affect text. Rest of pages are VG. Fair+ condition. $90.00

[CS5666] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page pamphlet on the Curtiss-Wright Coupe. This was a low wing 2- or 3-place aircraft powered by a Warner or Lambert engine. Manufactured at the Robertson, MO plant. A separate specification sheet with pricing is included. Circa 1936. VG condition. $90.00

[CS5684] 8-3/8" x 10-3/4" 8 page brochure: "A Cosy, Speedy Closed Plane For Two That's Easy and Inexpensive to Fly!", on the Curtiss- Wright "Coupe". Provides description and performance of this two-place low-wing aircraft. Circa 1930. VG condition. $90.00

[CS5685] 8-1/2" x 11" 8 page brochure: "Stability for Sportsmen - Simplicity for Students", on the Curtiss-Wright "Travel-Air Sport Trainer". Provides description and performance of this two-place biplane. Circa 1930. VG condition. $100.00

[CS5686] 8-3/8" x 10-3/4" 8 page brochure: "Makes a Minute Mean Two Miles in Cushioned Ease and Comfort", on the Curtiss-Wright "Travel-Air Sportsman". Provides description and performance of this three-place biplane. Circa 1930. VG condition.$90.00

[CS5687] 8-3/8" x 10-3/4" 6 page (Last page with performance data is missing) brochure: "Beauty in Every Line - Perfection in Performance", on the Curtiss-Wright "Sedan". Provides description of this four-place, cabin, high-wing airplane. Circa 1930. VG condition, with final 2 pages missing. $80.00

[CS5907] 3-5/8" x 8-1/2" 12 panel brochure issued by Curtiss-Wright Airplane Company of Robertson, Missouri. Entitled: "New Revolutionizing Curtiss-Wright Junior". Describes this two-place dual-control parasol type aircraft along with its performance specifications. Some tears along folds. Fair condition. $50.00

De Havilland

[CS5563] 8" x 10-1/2" 4 page De Havilland sales pamphlet: "The De Havilland Dragonfly (Type D.H. 90)". A 3-1/2" x 1-1/2" triangular piece is missing from the lower left corner. This affects some text inside. Dated 1937. Fair condition. $70.00

[CS5564] 8-1/8" x 10-3/8" 4 page sales pamphlet: "The De Havilland Flamingo". Two pages of specifications, no photos. Dated June 1939. VG+. $75.00

[CS5611] 3-7/8" x 9-1/4" 12 panel pamphlet on the 'Gipsy Moth' entitled: "Teaching the World to Fly". Issued by the Moth Aircraft Corp. of Lowell, MA. Provides specifications and achievements of this aircraft. Dated 1929. Rare. VG minus condition with weak folds. $125.00

[CS5681] 8-1/2" x 11" (opens to 17" x 22") 8 panel pamphlet: "Unfold Your Wings", describing the D.H. Gipsy Moth sold through the Sales Division of Curtiss-Wright Corp. New York, NY. Colorful artwork and and one (1) B&W side view photo of aircraft. Circa 1928. VG condition. Back panel has staple holes. $115.00

[CS5811] 5-1/2" x 3-1/4" 56 page booklet (MISSING PAGES 3 & 4 and 15 & 16) of the De Havilland Aircraft Co. Cover shows front of "De Havilland Aircraft" building. Contains pictures of aircraft, engines and workshop at Hatfield, Hertes. FRENCH text. Aircraft include Moths, up through Comet and Albatross. Engines include Gipsy Majors and Gipsy Sixes. Circa 1936. Pages noted are missing, else VG minus condition. $100.00

Detroit

[CS5565] 8-1/4" x 11" 4-page pamphlet from the Detroit Aircraft Company with specifications and photos of three aircraft marketed by them. (The Ryan Brogham for Six, Lockheed Wasp Monoplane and Eastman 3-Place Flying Boat). Circa 1930. Good+ condition. $115.00

[CS5844] 8-1/2" x 10-7/8" single-sided sheet from the "President's Annual Report" of the Detroit Aircraft Corporation. Sheet has a photo of a "Lockheed Orion - (D.A.C. Product)" in flight and is touted as the "World's Fastest Commercial Airplane". Dated October 1, 1931. Sheet is labeled "(Exhibit A.)". VG condition. $20.00

[CS5845] 8-1/2" x 11" single-sided sheet from the "Re-organization Plans" of the Detroit Aircraft Corporation. Sheet has mock-up photo of the "Large Metalclad Airship - (D.A.C. Product)" which was being designed for commercial use. Dated October 21, 1931. Sheet is labeled "(Exhibit B)". VG condition. $20.00

Dornier

[CS5745] 8-1/4" x 11-5/8" 18 page brochure issued by the Dornier Werke and entitled: "Von der Versuchs- und Forschungstatigkeit in den Dornier-Werken wahrend der ersten 25 Jahre ihres Bestehens". Describes (German text) experimental work and developments in the period between 1914 and 1939. Contains photos. Crease to blank area of front cover, else VG+ condition. $100.00

E.A.C.

[CS5514] 4" x 6" 8 page sales booklet "Introducing the EAC- I". EAC stands for Engineers Aircraft Corporation, Stamford, CT. Booklet describes the specifications and features of this 2-seater aircraft. Circa 1930. Rare. VG. $250.00

Fairchild

[CS5530] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page sales pamphlet on "The Fairchild Three-Place Cabin" aircraft. Describes the flight performance and construction of this 145 hp Warner Super-Scarab powered aircraft. A separate 6-3/8"x 8-1/2" price sheet is included and dated October 18, 1934. Pamphlet has been folded in thirds. VG. $140.00

[CS5539] 4" x 9" 6 panel sales pamphlet "Fairchild 22". Details the Model 22, giving specifications and description. Dated 1931. Good+ condition. $100.00

[CS5603] 9" x 11-5/8" Advertising sheet for the Fairchild Model 22, powered by a 90 hp Gipsy engine. Sheet was designed to be folded and mailed as a flyer. Shows several photos and includes performance & specifications as well as price. Circa 1932. Near Fine condition. Has not been folded. $75.00

[CS5669] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page pamphlet on the Fairchild 22 monoplane. Powered by either a 95 hp. Cirrus Hi-Drive or a 125 hp. Menasco C4 engine, this 2 place high wing open cockpit aircraft cruised at 94-106 mph. Circa 1937. VG+ condition. $100.00

[CS5670] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page pamphlet on the Fairchild 24 cabin monoplane. This pamphlet illustrates and describes the 95 hp. Cirrus powered model. Circa 1932. VG+ condition. $90.00

[CS5760] 8" x 9" 16 page brochure issued by Fairchild Airplane Manufacturing Corporation, Farmingdale, L.I., NY. Entitled: "The Fairchild 41". Describes the specifications, attributes and performance of this 4-place "Wright Whirlwind" powered high-wing cabin monoplane. Dated 1929. Has heavy reinforcing tape on spine - does not affect text. $75.00

[CS5857] 8-7/8" x 12-1/8" two-sided advertising sheet on the 3-place Fairchild 24 and the 5-place Fairchild 45 aircraft. Minor tears to edges. Has been folded in half. Distributor's rubber stamp to front. Previous owner's name rubber stamped twice on back. Good+ condition. $45.00

Farman

[CS5599] 8-1/2" x 10-7/8" 4 page pamphlet from Avions Farman: "Description de l'Avion Limousine F. 70 - 300 hp Renault". Describes this four (4) passenger biplane. Back cover shows a 3-view drawing of this little known aircraft. Circa 1925. Front cover has lower right corner tape repaired and left hand margins show staple holes. Good+ condition. $145.00

Fleet

[CS5519] 8" x 10-5/8" 8 page brochure, "The Fleet", describing this Kinner K-5 powered aircraft. Colorful drawings and photos. Circa 1931. VG. $130.00

[CS5520] 7-5/8" x 10-1/2" 4 page pamphlet, "The Fleetster", describes the Model 17 and Model 20 Fleetster aircraft. Circa 1930. VG. $100.00

Flygindustri (See "Junkers")

Focke-Wulf

[CS5631] Three (3) Focke-Wulf issued three-view scale drawings. Two drawings are 11-1/2" x 8-3/8". These are of the FW 56 "Schuleinsitzer" (School Single-Seater) and the FW 44 "Stieglitz". The third drawing is about 10-1/2" x 8", and is of the FW 58B "Weihe". This drawing has been trimmed in size and was probaly the same size as the other two before trimming. All three drawings have been two hole punched for insertion in a binder. All drawings show 3-views and major dimensions. Dated 1935. Drawings have been folded. $45.00

[CS5738] 8" x 10-1/2" 4 page brochure on the Focke-Wulf "Moewe" A 17a and A 29 aircraft. This was a single-engine, high-wing, 8-passenger aircraft. Provides a technical description of the aircraft along with dimensions and performance. Lufthansa had 15 of these aircraft in its fleet. Circa 1929. 4 holes punched in left margin (not affecting type or photos). Good condition. $85.00

[CS5739] 8" x 10-1/2" 4 page brochure on the Focke-Wulf "Bussard" A 32 aircraft. This was a single-engine, high-wing, 6-passenger aircraft. Provides a technical description of the aircraft along with dimensions and performance. Circa 1929. 4 holes punched in left margin (not affecting type or photos). Good condition. $85.00

[CS5740] 8" x 10-1/2" 4 page brochure on the Focke-Wulf "Sperber" A 33 aircraft. This was a single-engine, high-wing, 4-seater aircraft. Provides a technical description of the aircraft along with dimensions and performance. Circa 1929. 4 holes punched in left margin (not affecting type or photos). Good condition. Small tear in left margin. $75.00

Fokker

[CS5541] 8-1/2" x 8-1/2" 2-sided price sheet ("Fokker Prices Reduced $4,000 to $13,000) of various Fokker aircraft. Also describes financing charges and required down payments for each aircraft using the General Motors Acceptance Corporation. Has been folded in half. VG+. $60.00

Ford

[CS5505] 11-1/4 x 8-7/8" 30 page sales brochure "The New Era of Transportation" describes the Trimotor aircraft built by Stout Metal Airplane Company, Division of Ford Motor Company. Also includes general information on Ford and aviation as well as organizing an airline and airport design requirements. Dated 1927. $475.00

[CS5540] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure, "Ford All-Metal Transport Planes", describing the 4-AT & 5-AT versions of the Ford Tri-Motor aircraft and includes prices. Circa 1928. VG. $225.00

[CS5665] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page pamphlet on the Ford Single and Tri-Motor aircraft. Entitled: No Ford Plane Has Ever Worn Out". Issued by Ford Motor Company it covers the 4-AT-F, 5-D, 5-D-S, 8-A and 8-A-S models. Back page includes specifications. Circa 1927. VG+ condition. $140.00

[CS5892] 9" x 7" 6 panel brochure issued by Stout Metal Airplane Company, Division of Ford Motor Co., Detroit, Michigan. Entitled: "Lift Up Your Eyes" it describes the new Ford-built Trimotor aircraft. Pictures show the interior of the aircraft and the aircraft in the Ford factory in Dearborn, MI. One of the three sections of the pamphlet has separated at the fold line. Small ink stains on page 2. Rare. Circa 1927. $100.00

Fulton (See "Continental")

Gallaudet

[CS5591] 4-1/8" x 8-5/8" 16 page brochure "The Call of The Clouds" on the Gallaudet "Chummy Flyabout" Sport Model of 1919. This was probably the last aircraft Gallaudet made before slipping into oblivion. Brochure is string tied and has heavy paper covers. Rare. VG+. $355.00

General Airplanes

[CS5671] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page pamphlet on the General Airplanes Corporation GAC-102 "Aristocrat", distributed by the Wolverine Flying Service, Ltd of Lansing, Michigan. Powered by a Warner 110 hp. engine this aircraft was used by Comdr. R. E. Byrd in his Antarctic expedition. Describes the attributes and specifications of the aircraft. Circa 1929. VG+ condition. $110.00

[CS5762] 8-1/2" x 11" 6-panel pamphlet issued by the General Airplanes Corporation, Buffalo, NY. Entitled: "The Aristocrat of the Air - The Plane You Have Been Waiting For!". Introduces the "Aristocrat' 2-passenger Warner powered high-wing cabin monoplane. Describes the specifications and performance of this aircraft. Short descriptions are also provided of the "Courier", "Mailplane", "Observer" and "Pullman" aircraft also made by G.A.C. Circa 1929. Good+ condition with some light moisture staing. Brochure has been folded in half. $90.00

Gwinn

[CS5641] 8-1/2" x 11-1/8" 4 page pamphlet "Presenting the Gwinn Aircar". This is a sales pamphlet which describes the unique features of this aircraft which was touted at the time to be the safest aircraft in the air. Numerous pictures. A very rare item. A small piece on the lower right hand corner has been torn off. Does not affect text. Circa 1937. (Not to be confused with post-war 'flying auto' type conversions. This was an aircraft only.) Good + condition. $225.00

[CS5897] 11" x 8-1/4" 4 page brochure on "The Gwinn Aircar". It describes the unique features of this aircraft which was touted at the time to be the safest aircraft in the air. Numerous photos. A very rare item. Circa 1937. (Note: the "Aircar" was not one of those aircraft designed to convert into an automobile. The name was used to promote the fact that if you could drive a car you could fly this airplane.) Near mint condition. $250.00

Haller-Hirth (See "Gliders" page)

Heath

[CS5549] 7" x 10-3/4" 4 page pamphlet "Heath Motorcycle Motored Airplane". Describes the parts and pricing for the Heath Model MA-2 aircraft. A unique and very rare aircraft. Has been folded in thirds. Folds are weak. Circa 1927. $90.00

[CS5550] 10-1/2" x 9" (opens to 21" x 16") 8 panel pamphlet from Heath Airplane Company on "The Parasol". Describes the specifications and parts pricing for the amateur builder. A classic aircraft and rare piece. Circa 1930. Has been folded in thirds. Folds are weak. $150.00

[CS5551] 11" x 8" Two-sided sheet on "The Heath Super Parasol". Includes the specifications and parts prices for the homebuilder. Circa 1930. Has been folded in quarters. Light soiling. VG minus. $75.00

[CS5560] 7-3/4" x 10-1/4" 30 page "Heath Airplane Company, Inc." catalogue. Lists various hardware for sale by Heath. Dated 1921. Edition "O". Penned changes to prices throughout (apparently by company). Has been folded. Good + condition. $275.00

[CS5622] 10-1/2" x 9" (opens to 21" x 15-7/8") pamphlet on "The Parasol", made by Heath Airplane Company of Chicago. Includes the specifications and parts pricing for the amateur builder. A classic aircraft and rare piece. Circa 1930. Same as item CS5550 except with earlier pricing. Good minus condition with some tearing along folds. $160.00

[CS5623] 8-3/4" x 11-5/8" 8 page descriptive catalogue on the "Heath Super Parasol". Describes the specifications, costs and construction techniques. Circa 1932. Has been folded in thirds, with some small tearing along folds. Good minus condition. $215.00

[CS5624] 3-7/8" x 9-1/4" 4 page pamphlet on the Heath Super Parasol entitled: "Are You Trying to Get Started in the Airplane Industry?". Describes plan to sell amateur builder parts to build the Super Parasol in 11 groupings over a period of time. Circa 1932. Good minus condition. $95.00

[CS5625] 8-3/8" x 10-7/8" Single-sided sheet "Additional Facts on the 'Parasol'". Circa 1930. VG. Has been folded to fit inside envelope. $70.00

[CS5626] 7-1/2" x 5-3/4" Single-sided sheet on the Heath Parasol. Describes how the aircraft was originally designed to use surplus Thomas Morse lower wings; however, because of high demand, inventories of these have been depleted and the construction of wings is now required. Printed on yellow paper. Circa 1932. VG. Has been folded to fit envelope. $40.00

[CS5627] 9" x 11-7/8" Single-sided flyer offering individuals the opportunity to be an agent and sell Heath "Parasol" Sports Planes. Paper is frail with minor chipping on left edge. Circa 1930. VG minus condition. Has been folded. $40.00

[CS5673] 8-3/4" x 11-5/8" 8 page brochure on the Heath Super Parasol aircraft. Brochure describes specifications and performance for this popular little home built aircraft. Circa 1929. Has been folded in thirds to fit envelope. Good+ condition. $95.00

[CS5837] 8-1/4" x 10-3/8" 4 page brochure: "Heath - Build and Fly Your Own Plane at the Lowest Cost in Air History!". Issued by the Heath Aviation Company, Benton Harbor, MI on the Heath 'Parasol'. Describes their low cost method to build your own airplane. Circa 1930. Good condition. Has been folded in half. $70.00

[CS5838] 8-3/8" x 11-1/4" 4 page brochure: "All Roads are Open to the Heath Seaplane Parasol". Issued by Heath Aircraft Corporation, Chicago, IL. Describes the fun of building your own pontoons and flying your Parasol from water. Circa 1930. VG condition. Has been folded in thirds to fit envelope. $70.00

[CS5839] 8-3/8" x 11" 12 page sales brochure issued by Heath Aircraft Corp., Niles, MI. Describes the benefits of building your own Heath as well as record achievements.Includes specifications of the "CNA-40" and the "LNB-4" & "LNA-40". Circa 1932. VG minus condition. Brochure has been folded in half. $85.00

[CS5865] 3-3/4" x 8-1/2" (opens to 11" x 8-1/2") 6-panel pamphlet issued by the Heath Aircraft Corp., Chicago, IL ("Formerly Heath Airplane Co."). Entitled: "Are You Trying to Get Started in the Airplane Industry?". Provides description of the various kits and parts available for purchase to build the Heath Super Parasol aircraft. See item CS5624, similar but later when firm was in Chicago. Circa 1932. VG+ condition. $50.00

Horace Keane

[CS5820] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure on the "ACE" ("America's Premier Sport Plane"). Issued by Horace Keane Aeroplanes in 1920. Aircraft was the Model K-1. It used an ACE 4 cylinder engine which incorporated a Ford crankshaft and connecting rods. The engine had an aluminun block and developed 40 H.P. @ 2000 R.P.M. Rare. Brochure has several folds and creases. Good+ condition. $95.00

Howard

[CS5644] 8-1/2" x 11" 12 page internal house organ entitled "The Howard Aircrafter". Describes the various aircraft that the company was building in 1940. Includes specifications of the Models DGA-15P, DGA-15W and DGA-15J. VG+ condition. $100.00

Junkers

[CS5583] 8-1/4" x 5-3/4" 22 page brochure: "Guide through...Junkers-Flugzeugwerk A.G., Dessau". A tour through the Junkers plant. Text in German. Describes the various aircraft in production at the time, including the then single-engined JU-52. Cover shows the giant-winged G-38 aircraft. Extremely Rare. Circa 1932. VG with 4 minor wear spots on back cover. $185.00

[CS5698] 8-7/8" X 12" 16 page string-bound sales brochure: "Junkers Ju 90" issued by Junkers Flugzeug- und -motorenwerke A.-G., Dessau, Germany. Heavy paper covers are browning (foxing) due to acid content of paper. Describes the Junkers Ju 90 four-engine 40-passenger aircraft. All interior color drawings and photos are individually pasted onto pages. Has 3-view drawing of aircraft and cutaway showing passenger layout of cabin. Lufthansa used 14 of these aircraft on their more luxurious long distant routes. (French and Spanish text). Circa 1936. $110.00

[CS5763] 8-1/4" x 11-3/8" 4 page brochure issued by A/B Flygindustri, Malmo, Sweden. Describes the Junkers "K 37" 2-engine low-wing bomber and the "K 47" low-wing open cockpit pursuit built under license by this Swedish firm. Small pieces of reinforcing tape have been glued on in several spots. Sticker on front cover announces their location at the 7th International Aero Exhibion in London, July 1929. Circa 1929. Good minus condition with many creases overall. $80.00

[CS5781] 8-1/4" x 11-5/8" 8 page brochure issued by Junkers-Flugzeugwerk A.-G., Dessau, Germany. Entitled: "Ju 52/3m". Describes this 3-engined airline transport. English and German text. The aircraft is shown in both land and seaplane configurations. Circa 1934. Rubber stamp to front cover. Good+ condition. $170.00

[CS5852] 8-1/4" x 11-5/8" 4 page brochure issued by Junkers Flugzeugwerke, Dessau, Germany. Entitled: "A50 - Junkers-Junior - Two Seater All Metal Lightplane A50". This two-place low-wing monoplane was advanced for the day being of all-metal construction. Powered by an Armstrong-Siddeley "Genet" of 80/88 hp. Gives specifications, performance and description. Circa 1930. Good condition. Has been folded in half and has crease to bottom corner. $50.00

Kinner

[CS5575] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page pamphlet from Kinner entitled: "The Sportster". This low wing Kinner powered aircraft could be flown as an open cockpit or could have an optional demountable top fitted. Pamphlet gives dimensions, specifications and prices. Circa 1933. Has been folded. Good+ condition. $150.00

Lincoln (See also "American Eagle")

[CS5794] 7-5/8" x 8-7/8" 24 page brochure: "Lincoln Standard Airplanes". Describes the various commercial aircraft made by the company. Provides part prices as well as specifications and description. Circa 1925. Condition is fair with page separation at spine. Brochure has been re-stapled along spine edge. Has been folded in half with wear to fold through middle of back cover. $165.00

[CS5795] 8-1/2" x 8" Single-sided order blank for blue prints from Lincoln Aircraft Company. Complete sets offered for the "Sport" biplane and the monoplane. Circa 1925. Has been folded in half. Good minus condition. $25.00

[CS5828] 4" x 9" 4 page pamphlet issued by Lincoln Standard Aircraft Corporation, Lincoln, NE and entitled: "Build Your Own Aircraft". Provides a listing of hardware and prices to build a J-1 aircraft. They offer individual parts that total $1,075.89 but with their special you could buy the entire lot for $195.00! Circa 1919. Piece missing from corner (not affecting text) and some minor chipping to bottom edge. Good minus condition. $35.00

[CS5864] 8-1/2" x 8" single-sided sheet: "Blue Prints - Look! - $10.00 - Special". Issued by Lincoln Aircraft Company, Lincoln, NE. Provides order blank for ordering plans of either the Lincoln Sport Plane or the Bumble-Bee monoplane. Circa 1925. Has been folded in half. VG condition. $17.00

[CS5873] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 panel brochure issued by the Lincoln Aircraft Company, Lincoln, Nebraska with details of the new Lincoln Page, an OX-5 powered biplane. Center spread has large drawing in silver, black and red of the new aircraft along with 3 photos (side-view, rear-view, and 3/4 rear-view). Last page has specifications. Front panel is blank letterhead with typed letter to a Mr. Walter Fenchter of Baltimore providing him with prices. Signed by Victor H. Roos, President. Dated Feb. 1, 1929. Has been folded in thirds to fit envelope. VG condition. $55.00

Liore et Olivier

[CS5615] 8-1/4" x 10-3/4" 6 panel pamphlet on the Liore et Olivier "LeO-21 Sanitaire" (Ambulance) aircraft. Pamphlet describes the aircraft in French, English and Spanish. Aircraft was a biplane type with either two engines (of 400-500 hp each). Cover has NACA file stamps and states it was received from the Paris office 14 December 1929. Rare. VG minus. $135.00

Lockheed

[CS5632] Lockheed Aircraft Company. You are Flying . 4" x 6-1/2" 24 page booklet "You are Flying", issued by Lockheed. Describes the Lockheed Lodestar 18 passenger twin engine aircraft. Written in a question and answer style. Ultimately the majority of these planes were placed into the military. This describes the commercial version and its advantages over other civil aircraft. (Note: Approx. 20% of the back cover is peeled away, affecting a small portion of text.) Circa 1941. Booklet also has a photo of the P-38 Lightning. Good+ condition. $40.00

[CS5696] 9" x 12" 12 page technical sales brochure: "Loughead Sports Biplane", issued by Loughead (Lockheed) Aircraft Mfg., Co., Santa Barbara, CA. Describes the Sport Biplane Model S- 1, which was powered by the Loughead 2 cylinder horizontally opposed 25 hp. engine. Wings of this early aircraft could be folded back for storage. Circa 1920. VG+ condition, with two pen marks on one page. $175.00

[CS5724] 4" x 6-1/2" 20 page fact book on the Lockheed Model 12, 14 and Electra. Booklet was issued by Lockheed and was handed out by airlines to passengers. (This copy was from Mid-Continent Airlines.) It provided general questions and answers on airplane operations. Circa 1937. The last inside page of this pamphlet is missing (18 pages present). Remainder of pamphlet is in VG condition. $40.00

[CS5725] Four (4) 8-3/8" x 11" pages of an incomplete brochure issued by Lockheed Aircraft Co., Burbank, CA on the Lockheed-Vega high wing monoplane. This is on the early triangular tall version. (Poor condition and incomplete.) Circa 1929. $60.00

[CS5761] 4" x 8-3/4" 4 page pamphlet on the Lockheed "Vega" monoplane. Entitled: "Lockheed Aircraft - Commercail Airplanes with a Fighting Performance". Provides specifications and performance characteristics of this famous 4- to 6-passenger Wright "Whirlwind" powered high-wing monoque plywood aircraft. Circa 1930. VG+ condition. $100.00

Loring

[CS5695] 9" x 6-3/4" approximately 140 page hard cover book: "Catalogo del Aparato de Reconocimiento 'LORING R. III' ". Issued by J. Loring, Madrid, Spain. It details the design and provides a description of the factory and manufacturing facilities of the company. Many photos of aircraft's parts, including part numbers. Ex-Library copy with penned numbers to front cover. Spanish text. Circa 1933. Printed on good, glossy paper. Extremely rare. Good+ condition. $315.00

Loughead (See "Lockheed")

Mead (See "Gliders" page)

Metz (See "Bleriot")

Mohawk

[CS5701] 3-3/4" x 9" (opens to 11-1/4" x 12-3/8") pamphlet on the Mohawk "Pinto", manufactured by Mohawk Aircraft of Minneapolis, MN. Describes the aircraft as "America's Most Beautiful Sport Plane". Gives specifications of this 54 hp. Velie M-5 powered 2-place low-wing aircraft. Circa 1929. VG+ condition. $100.00

Mono-Aircraft

[CS5729] 8-3/4" x 12" two-sided advertising sheet issued by Mono Aircraft Corp., Moline, IL. Describes the "Monocoupe" series and the Lambert R 266 90 hp. engine. Includes prices for the Lambert, Warner and Kinner powered versions. Dated 1931and mentions that it could be seen at the "Detroit Show". VG condition. $75.00

Monocoupe

[CS5814] 4" x 5-1/2" 16 page booklet issued by the Monocoupe Corp., Lambert Field, Robertson, MO. Entitled: "Advice to the Tired Business Man". This was a sales pitch to entice purchasing the Lambert-powered Monocoupe aircraft for relaxation. Rubber stamped date of April 11, 1932 on front cover. Several staple holes to last sheet, not affecting text. VG condition. $50.00

Moth (See "De Havilland")

Nelson (See "Gliders" page)

Nicholas-Beazley

[CS5537] 9-1/2" x 12-1/2" 4 page sales flyer from Nicholas-Beazley Airplane Company describing items for sale, including surplus OX-5 engines. Designed to fold in thirds for mailing. Light soiling and weak folds with minor tears. Good minus condition. Circa 1931. $75.00

[CS5672] 9" x 12" (opens to 18" x 24") 8 panel pamphlet on "The Barling NB-3 - A New Day Plane". Made by the Nicholas-Beazley Airplane Co., Marshall, MO. This was a 3-place, 60 hp., low wing, open cockpit aircraft. Describes the aircraft characteristics and performance specs. Circa 1929. VG minus condition. $85.00

[CS5879] Approximately 28" x 18-3/4" Nicholas-Beazley blueprint drawing No. B-48-00 and entitled: "General Arrangement With Warner 5 Cyl.". Dated: 3/13/31. This is a 3-view of the NB-1 aircraft. Lower portion of the drawing has been torn off; does not affect drawing. Tear to edge of sheet, not affecting image. $40.00

Northrop

[CS5528] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page Brochure describing three Northrop Aircraft: the Delta Transport, Delta Mail and Gamma Transport. Describes details of these metal-skinned aircraft along with performance specifications. Circa 1934. VG. Has been folded in thirds to fit standard envelope. $165.00

Parnall

[CS5592] 8" x 5" 4 page sales pamphlet (French Text) issued by Parnall Aircraft, Ltd on "The Hendy Heck", a low wing sport plane powered by the D.H. Gipsy VI 200 hp engine. Ex-N.A.C.A. files with their rubber stamps on cover. Back cover shows 3-view drawing of aircraft. Circa 1935. VG minus condition. $95.00

Peterson

[CS5783] 5-1/2" x 8-1/4" 8 page brochure from the J. W. Peterson Aircraft Co., Grand Rapids, MI. Entitled: "Lets Go!! Air Fans...Build and Fly your own...The Peterson Sportster Monoplane...". Describes this single-place, Continental A-40, Aeronca, or Heath B-4 powered high-wing build-it-yourself aircraft. Provides pricing and list of all required hardware to build the aircraft. A 17" x 21-3/8" folded blueprint showing a general 3-view is included. Circa 1928. Very rare. Covers are browning. Good condition. $125.00

Pitcairn

[CS5508] Pitcairn Aircraft, Inc.. To Fly... - To Fly Fast... - To Fly Fast with Safety . 3-3/4" x 9-1/8" 12 panel pamphlet by Pitcairn Aircraft on the PA-7 and PA-8 Mailwing aircraft. Pamphlet opens to 11-1/4" x 16-3/4". Describes the specifications and capabilities of these aircraft. Circa 1930. $240.00

[CS5715] 7-7/8" x 10-3/8" 4 page brochure entitled: "The Pitcairn Super-Mailwing". Issued by Pitcairn Aircraft, Bryn Athyn, PA. on this Wright J-5 powered aircraft (Type PA-6). This aircraft was specifically designed as a single-seat high payload, high speed mail plane. (Note: Eastern Airlines used these on their mail routes.) Circa 1929. VG minus condition. Has been folded in thirds to fit standard envelope. Several staple holes along edge. $95.00

Porterfield

[CS5570] 3-1/2" x 8-1/2" 8 panel pamphlet entitled: "Facts About the Porterfield Airplane". Describes the "Porterfield Flyabout". Includes the specifications and prices of both the Velie and LeBlond powered versions. Porterfield Aircraft Corp., of Kansas City, MO. Circa 1935. Scarce. VG+. $90.00

[CS5694] 3-1/2" x 8-1/2" 8 panel pamphlet: "Facts about the Porterfield Airplane", issued by Porterfield Aircraft Corp., Kansas City, MO. Describes the Velie or LeBlond powered 1930 Porterfield sport plane. (See item CS5570 which is very similar.) Substantial inked notes on prices and specifications on inside and back panels.) Circa 1935. Several light creases, otherwise VG minus condition. $110.00

[CS5894] 9" x 11-5/8" 4 page brochure issued by the Porterfield Aircraft Corp., Kansas City, Missouri entitled: "The New Porterfield Zephyr". The "Zephyr" was powered by a 40 hp. Continental. Also includes info on the 70 hp. LeBlond-powered Model 70 and the 90 hp. Warner Scarab, Jr-powered Model 90. Circa 1935. Brochure has been folded in thirds to fit standard envelope. $75.00

[CS5916] 4" x 9" 6 panel brochure issued by Porterfield Aircraft Corp., Kansas City, MO. Provides customer endorsements of the Porterfield aircraft and pricing with either the Velie '65' or the LeBlond '70' engines. An advertising sticker, which is an endorsement, is placed on the front panel. Cover reads: "When Experts Stand in Judgement". Circa 1935. VG condition. $45.00

Potez

[CS5688] 8-5/8" x 10-5/8" 28 page brochure entitled: "Bulletin Technique des Avions H. Potez" - No. 9 - January 1931. Describes the Potez 37 R.2 two-place high-wing fighter aircraft. Also has an extensive description of the company's manufacturing capabilities and its achievements. French text. Good condition. $75.00

Rearwin

[CS5898] 4-1/2" x 9" 6 panel brochure issued by Rearwin Airplanes Inc., Kansas City. on their two-place "Ken-Royce" biplane. This aircraft was powered by the Curtiss 6-cylinder, 170 hp. "Challenger" radial engine. Includes four different photos of the prototype aircraft (X-44E). Last panel provides specifications and performance details. Circa 1930. Back panel is blank. $85.00

[CS5920] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page brochure issued by Rearwin Airplanes, Fairfax Airport, Kansas City. Covers the Rearwin "Sportster" Model 7000 (70 hp. LeBlond engine) and the "Speedster" Model 6000 (95 hp. inverted Cirrus engine). Pamphlet shows picture of each aircraft and gives their specifications. Price of the aircraft and their payment plan has been rubber-stamped on the pamphlet in red ink. Overall wear. Good minus condition. Folds in thirds to fit envelope. Folds are weak with some tearing. Circa 1938. $75.00

Rohrbach

[CS5585] 9-1/2" x 11-7/8" 36 page (English Text) sales brochure on the "Rohrbach - Light Metal Aircraft". Includes general description and the construction of this aircraft which was built at the company's plant in Copenhagen, Denmark for this Berlin, Germany based company. Cover shows a Rohrbach RO III Seaplane in silhouette. Circa 1925. Rare and historically significant. VG. $350.00

Ryan

[CS5513] 10-1/2" x 7-1/4" 16 page "Ryan" sales brochure. Describes the various aircraft sold by Ryan: Foursome, Brougham and Wasp Brougham. Dated 1930. VG. $320.00

[CS5531] 8-1/4" x 10-3/4" 4 page sales pamphlet "Presenting the New Ryan S-T" by the Ryan Aeronautical Company. Gives the performance and specifications plus numerous views of this new aircraft. Some tears and small missing pieces, but does not affect text. Pamphlet is printed on very lightweight (almost tissue) paper. Circa 1933. Has been folded in thirds to fit envelope. Good condition. $125.00

[CS5574] 8-1/4" x 11" 6 panel pamphlet on "The New Ryan S-T". Shows the Menasco engine installation as well as photos and specifications of the S-T, S-T-A, and S-T-A Special. A mimeographed announcement letter from O. J. Whitney Co. of Jackson Heights, NY., who were authorized distributors, is included. The pamphlet is stamped with O. J. Whitney's address. Letter dated 1937. VG. $95.00

[CS5634] 5-3/4" x 9" 6 panel pamphlet on the Ryan S-T. Describes the unique features of this 150 mph fully acrobatic airplane, which was powered by a Menasco Pirate (B-4, 95 hp. or C-4, 125 hp.). Circa 1935. VG.$135.00

Seversky

[CS5874] 11-1/4" x 9" 40 page technical sales brochure issued by Seversky Aircraft Corporation, Farmingdale, NY. Entitled: "Seversky X-BT Combination Trainer and General Utility Airplane". Brochure covers are a simulated hammered aliuminum texture. Details this aircraft which was a cross between the BT-8 and the P-35 aircraft. It was designed to be used as a transition trainer which could have either 220 sq. ft. wings or 250 sq. ft. wings, as well as pontoons or skis. Five different engines could be utilized. Circa 1936. Rare. Good + condition. Cover has folds & creases. Interior pages are VG with some small staining, not affecting text or photos. $140.00

Siebel

[CS5809] 11" x 8-5/8" (opens to 22" x 17-1/4") 8 panel brochure issued by Siebel-Flugzeugwerke, Halle, Germany. Entitled: "Siebel-Flugzeuge Zuverlassig Wirtschaftlich". Describes the Hirth powered twin-engined Fh 104 and the single-engine Si 202. German text. Circa 1936. Brochure has been folded in half and has two holes punched for insertion into binder, barely affecting two photos. Good+ condition. $95.00

Sikorsky

[H1101] Capelotti, P.J. Explorer's Air Yacht - The Sikorsky S-38 Flying Boat. Missoula, MT: Pictorial Histories Publishing, 1995. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 82 pages, photos, illustrations. $40.00

[CS0501] 8-1/2" x 8-1/2" 4 page brochure "The Sikorsky" S-40, World's Largest Amphibion". Describes the details of this new 41 passenger aircraft being built for Pan American Airways. Back panel shows photo of Sikorsky factory in Bridgeport, CT. Circa 1930. VG. $70.00

[CS0502] 11-1 /2" x 15-5/8" 8 page newspaper "Sikorsky" describes the Sikorsky Amphibions with many photos of the aircraft and details of their feats. Front page has drawing of new S-40 along with photo of I. Sikorsky. Circa 1931. Newspaper is folded in half. Newspaper quality paper is splitting along fold - about 1/2" at left and 2" at right. $80.00

[CS0504] 8-1/8" x 11-1/2" 4 page brochure "Sikorsky Amphibion S-39". Details the new aircraft along with safety aspects. Color drawing of an S-39 is affixed to cover. Circa 1929. (Note: See items CS0505, CS0506, & CS0520 for very similar, yet different, brochures.) Several creases to cober. Light overall wear. Good minus condition. $60.00

[CS0505] 8-1/2" x 11-1/2" 4 page brochure "Sikorsky Amphibion S-39". Details the new aircraft along with safety aspects. Color drawing of an S-39 is printed on cover on this version. (See item CS0504). Sikorsky emblem is black. Circa 1930. (Note: See items CS0504, CS0506, & CS0520 for very similar, yet different, brochures.) VG. $75.00

[CS0506] 8-1/2" x 11-1/2" 4 page brochure "Sikorsky Amphibion S-39, 1931 Model". Details the new aircraft along with safety aspects. Color drawing of an S-39 is printed on cover on this version. (See item CS0504). Sikorsky emblem is blue. Circa 1931. (Note: See items CS0504, CS0505, & CS0520 for very similar, yet different, brochures.) VG. $80.00

[CS0507] 10" x 6-1/2" Black front and rear hard covers for a Sikorsky Aircraft Log Book. Front cover has gold border and gold flying 'S' emblem. Manufactured by "National" and coded E98-95-38. Includes two original screw posts (removed from scan to better show locations of holes). Circa 1928. VG. $75.00

[CS0508] 9-1/4" x 4-1/8" Artist's drawing of a Sikorsky Flying Boat with cutaway of interior. This is a concept drawing of a futuristic flying boat. Rear marked in pencil "exhibit-16, S.44". Circa 1942. VG. $60.00

[CS0509] 7"x 10" 16 page brochure entitled "Sikorsky Amphibion". Describes the S-38, covering specifications, performance and luxury aspects of this aircraft. 1929. Brochure has been folded in half and has corporate stamps to front cover. Extremely rare. Good + condition. $175.00

[CS0511] 11-3/4" x 17-1/2" 3-view drawing of the S-36A flying boat. No scale. Circa 1927. Small piece missing from corner. Drawing has been folded to about 9" x 11". $50.00

[CS0512] 41" x 29-3/4" 1:40 scale 3-view drawing of the S-36A flying boat. (Drawing No. G-58.) Dated July 8, 1927. Drawing folded to about 9" x 11". $75.00

[CS0514] 17" x 22" 1:40 scale 3-view drawing "Sikorsky Twin-Motored Amphibion S-38B - S-38BH". (Drawing No. 3DW33.) Dated 19 September 1929. Drawing has been folded in quarters. VG. $55.00

[CS0515] 8-3/4" x 11-1/2" 40 page sales brochure on the "Sikorsky Amphibion S-38 - 1930 Model". A very rare descriptive brochure with many photos and illustrations, printed on glossy paper. Cover is a process known as "Autochromography" and was done by Andrey Avinoff. Wear along edges of oversized covers. Interior pages are VG+. $200.00

[CS0516] 8-1/2" x 11" 20 page sales brochure on the "Sikorsky Amphibion S-38". Descriptive brochure on the advantages of an amphibian over land based aircraft, plus a comprehensive technical description of the S-38. Very rare as with most Sikorsky items. This brochure was issued when Sikorsky was still located at College Point, NY. Circa 1928. Has General Motors Research Laboratories library stamp & label on cover. A sigle-sided 8-1/4" x 10-3/4" sales sheet with photo of the interior is also inserted in the back. VG minus. $225.00

[CS0517] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page sales brochure on the "Sikorsky Model S-38 Twin Motor Amphibian". This is from the period just before Sikorsky joined with United Aircraft and Transport Corp. The company was still located at College Point, L. I., NY. Brochure shows and discusses the earlier Whirlwind powered S-36 and describes improvements resulting in the Pratt & Whitney "Wasp" powered S-38. A very scarce and unique brochure. Circa 1928. VG. $180.00

[CS0518] 8-3/4" x 11-1/8" 24 page booklet on a Sikorsky S-38-B aircraft flight test. Dated September 13, 1929. The test covered: Performance, CG, and weight limitations. Report, numbered 114-13, is on ozalid copy. A very rare item. VG. $165.00

[CS0520] 8-1/2" x 11-1/2" 4 page brochure "Sikorsky Amphibion S-39". Details the new aircraft along with safety aspects. Color drawing of an S-39 is printed on cover on this version. (See item CS0504). Sikorsky emblem is blue. Circa 1930. (Note: See items CS0504, CS0505, & CS0506 for very similar, yet different, brochures.) Light wear with several very short tears to edges. Good+ condition. $75.00

[CS0521] 8-1/8" x 10-1/2" 4 page brochure on the S-42A and S-43. Contains performance, weight and technical specifications on both aircraft. Back panel states Division of United Aircraft Manufacturing Corp. 2 hole punched with 7/8" tear at left side. (See also CS0522). Circa 1936.VG minus. $90.00

[CS0522] 8-1/2" x 10-7/8" 4 page brochure on the S-42B and S-43. Contains performance, weight and technical specifications on both aircraft. Back panel states Division of United Aircraft Corp. Dated Jan. 1937. (See also CS0521). VG+. $95.00

[CS0523] 8-1/2" x 11" 8 page brochure on the S-42B, S-43, Flying Dreadnought, and a "Future Trans-Oceanic" concept aircraft. Provides performance, weights and dimensional specifications of the S-42 and S-43; the other two aircraft were considered confidential. Attractive color cover. Dated January 1938. VG+. $115.00

[CS0526] Set of fourteen (14) sheets of microfilm containing over 700 pages of Igor Sikorsky's personal design notes from October 1926 up to August 1938. Periods covered are:Oct. 1926-Feb. 1927; Feb. 1928-Dec. 1931; Dec. 1929-Sept. 1930; May 1930-Feb. 1932; Dec. 1931-July 1932; April 1932-Nov. 1933; Dec. 1933-Aug. 1938. These were essentially the Flying Boat years. The originals pages were destroyed in Oct. 1977. In the mid-1970s UAC made a big push to get rid of any of what was considered "excess paper". This was the result. A extremely rare set of documents even though in microfilm form. Includes the 14 sheets of microfilm and print-outs of each of the 700+ pages in a 4-3/4" thick binder. Due to its size, this item will cost more to mail. Please let us know your location and we will quote the P&H cost. $800.00

[CS0527] 6-1/4" x 9" 40 page manual entitled "Instructions for the Maintenance and Care of the Sikorsky Amphibion Type S-38". Circa 1934. Extremely rare. VG+. $400.00

[CS0528] 7-7/8" x 10-3/8" N.A.C.A. Aircraft Circular No. 79 entitled "The Sikorsky Twin-Engined Amphibian Type S-38 Model 1928". Issued August 1928. Contains 14 single-sided sheets of text, 1 page with 3-view drawing, and 2 sheets containing a total of 9 photos. Details the construction and technical description of this famous aircraft. VG. $65.00

[CS0529] 59" x 34-1/4" Blueprint of the XP2S-1entitled "Gross Weight Balance Diagram, Bomber (2-500 Lbs. Bombs)". Drawing No. 10DL911. Dated June 4,1932. Folded to about 9" x 12". VG. $80.00

[CS0530] 22-7/8" x 11" Specification sketch of the "XPBS-1, S-44, U. S. Navy 4 Engine Patrol-Bomber". Dated 6-14-38. Provides the Dimensions, Areas, Weights, and other specs plus a side view and stations. Drawing has completely separated along one of the folds early on. Evidence of old tape repair remains. Good minus. $40.00

[CS0532] 58" x 33" 3-view drawing "Sikorsky Twin-Motored Amphibion S-41". (Drawing No. 3DW 308.) Dated March 11, 1930. Provides specification details of the aircraft. Note that one of the distinctive differences between the S-38 and the S-41 is the cowlings on the S-41's engines. This early drawing does not show the cowlings. VG. $65.00

[CS0533] 4" x 3-1/4" B&W glass slide of an artist's drawing of the S-40. Slide was done by the Affiliated Photographic Co., New York. The slide photo (2-7/8" x 2") has been copied from the Sikorsky press release of the aircraft and although dated 1933 is from a 1931 picture. (See item CS0502, above.) Unusual. $25.00

[CS0534] Sikorsky C-6A (S-38) negatives. A lot of forty-two (42) 7-3/4" x 9-3/4" original Sikorsky factory negatives of the Sikorsky C-6A (military version of the S-38). Image size is approximately 7-1/2" x 9-1/2". These photos were apparently used for a manual on the C-6A. They include several general views and many detail studio shots of sub-assemblies with part numbers. These irreplaceable negatives are on nitrate film, which should be kept away from any flames, sparks, etc. Some negs have a 1930 date visible. If interested please contact us for a list of the photos. Click on our stock number (above) for a sample shot. Definitely a one-of-a-kind item. Each negative is accompanied by a full-size print. Sold as a set of 42 negatives and prints only. $2,400.00

Spartan

[CS5870] 8-1/8" x 11-7/8" double-sided sales sheet issued by Spartan Aircraft Company, Tulsa, OK. Entitled: "Built to Meet Demand for a Better Airplane". Includes info on the Spartan C-3 aircraft with the Wright J-6 as power. Colorful drawings on front and back. No photos. Circa 1935. MAY have been cut from a multi-page brochure as one edge is trimmed unevenly. Wear to top edge. Good condition. $15.00

Stearman

[CS5610] 3-7/8' x 8-1/2" 6 panel pamphlet on the Stearman Aircraft Company's "C-3B". Gives general specifications and description. Circa 1932. VG.$110.00

Stinson

[CS5532] 8-3/8" x 11" 4 page sales pamphlet "1937 Stinson Reliant Model SR 9-B". Describes the construction, performance and economical operation of this new aircraft. This is a REPRINT of a 1937 pamphlet. VG+. $20.00

[CS5538] 11-1/4" x 17" 8 page internal house organ entitled "Stinson Plane Talk". Announces the new Stinson Reliant for 1938. Extensive description of this model as well as pictures. 1938. Good+ condition. Has been folded in quarters. $40.00

Stout (See "Ford")

Supermarine (See "Vickers")

Swallow

[CS5609] 3-1/2" x 7-1/2" (opens to 13-7/8" x 12") pamphlet by Swallow Airplane Company of Wichita, KS. Entitled: "Follow the Swallow - America's First Commercial Airplane". Describes the OX-5 powered 'Swallow'. Has tear along one fold. Other folds are weak. Very scarce. Circa 1930. Good minus condition. $175.00

[CS5829] 8" x 11" 4 page brochure issued by the Swallow Airplane Company, Wichita, KS. Advertises the "Model TP" aircraft (OX-5, Kinner, or Warner-powered) and gives testimonials from various Flying Schools that use the aircraft. Circa 1928. Reinforcing tape applied to outside of brochure, does not affect text. Brochure designed to fold down to 3-3/4" x 8". Good condition. (See CS5822). $55.00

Szekely

[CS5903] 4" X 9-3/8" 8 panel brochure issued by Szekely Aircraft Corporation, Holland, Michigan. Describes the "Flying Dutchman" low-wing sport plane powered by the Szekely SR-3 40 hp. engine. Includes several photos of the aircraft's component parts as well as some of the factory. Designed as a mailer, one panel provides room for a name and address. Circa 1928. VG condition. $65.00

Taylor

[CS5534] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page sales pamphlet "Yours With a Taylorcraft". Describes the Model BC 12D specifications and performance. This is a REPRINT of a circa 1938 pamphlet. VG+. $20.00

[CS5646] 3-3/4" x 8" 6 panel pamphlet entitled "Fly Home in a Taylor Cub". Discusses how a flying club can purchase and payoff a new Cub. Circa 1932. VG+ condition. $115.00

[CS5647] 4" x 8-1/2" 8 panel pamphlet "The Taylor Cub - America's SAFE Airplane". Includes the performance and specifications of the aircraft when fitted with the various engine options available. Provides details on the E2 (A40-2); H2 (SR3-35) and the F2 (AR3-40) powered models in both open and enclosed cockpit configurations. Circa 1932. VG+ condition. $115.00

[CS5652] 8-1/2" x 11" 6 panel sales pamphlet on the "Taylorcraft for 1940". Describes the technical aspects as well as the various records set by the aircraft. Small area of damage to back cover (looks like a label was peeled off). VG minus condition. $95.00

[CS5702] 4" x 9" (opens to 12" x 15") pamphlet issued by Taylor Aircraft Co., Bradford, PA. Entitled: "Fly the New CUB". Describes the Continental A-40-3 powered J-2 Cub, with specifications and construction details. Cover has 'Bennett Air Service, Hightstown, NJ' rubber-stamp. Dated 1936. Good minus condition with slight tears at several folds and penned numbers to blank area of pamphlet. $100.00

[CS5917] 11" x 16" 4 page brochure (folds down to 8" x 5-1/2" for mailing) issued by Taylor Aircraft Company, Bradford, PA on the two-place Contintental A-40 powered Taylor "CUB". This is the E-2 Cub before Piper bought the rights. Some tearing along folds. Provides the specifications and performance as well as photos of this aircraft. Circa 1935. Extremely scarce. Has been mailed. Good minus condition. $85.00

[CS5918] 8-7/8" x 11-7/8" 4 page brochure (folds down to 8-7/8" x 6" for mailing) issued by the Taylor Aircraft Company, Bradford, PA on the Taylor E-2 "Cub" powered by the Aeromarine AR 3-40 3-cylinder radial. Provides the specs and performance of both the Continental A-40 and the Aeromarine powered aircraft (ATC's No. 455 & 525 respectively). Center spread shows a colorized drawing of the aircraft. Slightly earlier than #CS5917 (above). Has been mailed. Some light tears to folds. Circa 1935. Good condition. $75.00

Travel Air

[CS5516] 8-1/2" x 11" 32 page sales brochure on the Travel Air Company. Describes all thirteen (13) aircraft in production by this company. Includes 2 mimeographed 'specifications & performance' sheets on the Travel Air Type 'R' Mystery Ship. Missing cover, circa 1930. VG. $115.00

[CS5877] 34" x 22" Travelair blueprint drawing No. C-4000 and entitled: "Travelair Biplane 'Challenger' ". Provides 3-view with general dimensions. Dated: 12/14/28. VG condition. $45.00

Universal

[CS5577] 8-1/2" x 11" Letterhead from Universal Aircraft Co. of Ft. Worth, TX. Letter describes the $98.00 trainer the company was offering. Signed by Mr. C. D. Hibler and dated 18 June 1934. The original customer's request letter is included. Has been folded. Light wear. $45.00

[CS5580] 4" X 9" 6 panel pamphlet "Something New for the Air Minded in the Low Price Field". Pamphlet introduces the 98 Trainer by Universal Aircraft Co., Ft. Worth, TX. Brochure includes specifications and prices plus parts used to convert a Ford engine to aircraft use. Circa 1934. Light wear. VG. (See also item CS5579). $60.00

Verville

[CS5732] 7-1/2" x 9-1/8" 8 page brochure issued by the Verville Aircraft Co., Detroit, Mi. Entitled: "The New Air-Coach for the New Transportation". It describes their 4-place high wing commercial aircraft along with its specifications and performance. The first 2 pages of text describe earlier aircraft made by the company (1915-1922). Circa 1928. Brochure has been folded in half, else VG. $95.00

Vickers

[CS5915] 5-5/8" x 4-1/2" 24 page brochure issued by Vickers and Supermarine Aircraft of Weybridge & Southampton, England. Describes the eight (8) various aircraft then currently being constructed by the just-merged firm. Circa 1934. Includes: Vickers-Supermarine "Scapa" Flying Boat; Vickers "Valentia", Supermarine "Seagull" Mk. V, Vickers "Vildebeest", Torpedo Bomber Landplane, Vickers "Vildebeest" Seaplane, Vickers "Vincent", Supermarine Day and Night Fighter, Vickers "Vellox". Rare. Designed with one page write-up of each aircraft and full page photo on facing page. VG + condition.$85.00

Vought (See "Chance Vought)

Waco

[CS9011] 6-1/2" x 4" 16 page booklet by Waco entitled "Air- Traffic Rules". Describes the various rules set forth by the 1926 Air Commerce Act. Also serves as a sales brochure by giving descriptions on the various Waco aircraft of the time. (225 Taperwing, 225 Straightwing, 3-place 165, 3-place 150, 3-place 90, and mentions the 220 Taperwings sent to Canton, China. Circa 1930. Rare. Booklet has been re-stapled through sheets near spine. Has a signed name on lower left corner (Harold G. Wakeman). Booklet has been folded in half. Good minus. $75.00

Wallace

[CS5582] 9" x 11-1/2" Double-sided sales sheet on the "Wallace Touroplane (Cabin Monoplane)". Provides the features and specifications of this aircraft. Circa 1928. (See 5544 and 5545). Has been folded in thirds to fit envelope. VG minus condition. $55.00

Whittemore-Hamm

[CS5515] 8-1/4" x 5-1/2" 20 page photo brochure "Whittemore- Hamm Co., Boston, U.S.A." Describes the 'L' type (Models L-2, L-3, L-5) aircraft built by this company. Left hand page gives specifications, performance or describes the aircraft and right hand page has an actual photo of the aircraft. July 1919. $500.00

[CS5507] 8-1/2" x 11" 151 page soft covered book "Aviation's Directory of Planes and Engines". Includes specifications plus a photo of each airplane and engine of the day, plus other information on various aviation subjects. Published by 'Aviation' magazine in 1937. Small tear to one page. Good+ condition. $60.00

[CS5544] 8- 1/2"x 11" "Wallace Aircraft Company" (unused) letterhead. Wallace were manufacturers of the "Touroplane" cabin monoplane. Also included: 8-1/2" x 11" Dealers Contract and Purchase Agreement; #10 envelope; and business card of Mr. H. Arend, Advance Sales Rep. Circa 1928. All VG. $40.00

[CS5602] 8-3/4" x 11" 6 panel brochure on Fiat-powered Italian. Entitled: "Aeronautica d'Italia", it was issued at the Second Annual New York Aviation Show, 7-15 February 1930. Seven aircraft's technical specifications and pictures are shown. Some soiling and has been folded in half. Page folds are weak. $40.00

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