Newsletters
& House Organs
[CS6029] (4) 8-1/2" x 11" house organs: 1)
Robertson Air News - Vol. 1, No. 6 - Feb. 1929 (4 pages); 2)
Universal Air News - Vol. 1, No. 7 - March 1929 (4 pages); 3)
Universal Air News - Vol. 1, No. 9 - May 1929(8 pages); 4)
Universal Air News - Vol. 1, No. 10 - July 1929. Although there
are two different titles they represent the same firm as
Robertson phased into Universal Airlines. Very scarce. Each was
originally folded in thirds. Folds are tender, otherwise VG.
$100.00
[CS6036] 8-3/8" x 10-3/4" 12 page house organ of
the Gnome-Rhone company of Paris. Third year, No. 13 issue dated
December 1929. Describes the recent feats and accomplishments of
this engine manufacturer. Front cover is split along fold for
about 3/4 of its length. Folded down center. Good condition.
$35.00
[CS6108] 8" x 9" 4 page newsletter
"Roosevelt Field News". Dated 12/2/1937. Cartoon on
front cover by Zack Mosley (Smilin' Jack fame). Gives a brief
overall view of local happenings at the field. VG+. $25.00
[CS6136] 8" x 11" 24 page "Curtiss-Wright
Review" Vol. 1, No. 7, December 1930. Lists achievements
over the last year. Cover shows 3 Curtiss Navy Helldivers diving
vertically. Interesting contents. VG. $35.00
[CS6141] 8-1/2" x 15-1/2" 4 page (tabloid form)
"FLYING NEWS" Vol. IV, No. I, dated May 1929. This is
the official publication of the American Society for Promotion of
Aviation. Describes the organization, the various chapters and
the activities of the units within the U,S.A. VG. $20.00
[CS6228] 8-1/4" x 11-5/8" 24 page "BMW -
Flugmotoren - Nachrichten", Jahrgang 2; Mai-Juni 1930, Heft
3. Describes the events of the period, testing, as well as
accomplishments. Of particular interest is the discussion of the
BMW IV engine. German text. Cover has embossed BMW logo. VG.
$75.00
[CS6301] 9" x 12"
20 page "Curtiss Wright Review" January 1932 - Vol. 3,
No. 1. Describes the activities of each company division. Cover
shows Keystone bombers in foreground with pursuit aircraft
closing in. Good synopsis of company activities. Wear along spine
and edges. Good minus condition. $25.00
[CS6303] 11-1/4" x 17" 4 page house organ from
the Stinson Aircraft Corp., Wayne , MI. Entitled 'STINSON PLANE
NEWS' - Vol. 1, No. 1. Discusses the four-passenger Stinson
"Reliant" 'Executive' Model" powered by the 215
H.P. Lycoming and the 1300 mile record flight in one day visiting
dealers from Chicago to Buffalo. Center two pages give 3-V of the
aircraft and specifications. Circa 1933. Numerous folds. Overall
VG. Rare issue. $40.00
[CS6319] 8-1/2" x 11" (folds to 8-1/2" x
5-1/2" for mailing) 4 page internal house organ for Lycoming
titled "The LYCOMING STAR". Announces the new big
brother to the Lycoming "50" 4 cyl. opposed engine
called the O-145-B Series (65 hp.) Not dated, but has
rubber-stamped date of Sept. 22, 1939 on back cover. $25.00
[CS6348] 8-1/2" x 11" 4 page house organ of the
Institute of Aeronautics, New York, NY. Entitled "PLANE
TALES". Dated January 1930 - Vol. 1 No. 3 - Special Aviation
Show Edition. Discusses the general state of the industry at the
time. Shows edge deteration overall wear. Good minus condition.
$15.00
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