#64. The Aeronautical Annual, edited
by James A. Means (1895) :
This fascinating work on pioneer attempts at flight
includes
several early works on man-flight. Some of the people covered are:
Leonardo
da Vinci, George Cayley ("On Aerial Navigation"/1809), Thomas Walker
("A
Treatise Upon the Art of Flying"/1810), F.H. Wenham ("Aerial
Locomotion"/1866),
Ben Franklin's aeronautical correspondence of the 1780's, James Means
("The
Problem of Manflight"/1894). Mentions Langley, Darwin and others. This
is the first year of this annual, which was also published in 1896 and
1897. In 1910, The Epitome of the Aeronautical Annual, was
printed
with highlights of the 1st three volumes. Well illustrated. This is an
interesting insight into early ballooning and man-flight. 6 x 9, 172
pp.
Near Mint condition. $150
#64b. The Epitome of the Aeronautical Annual,
edited
by James Means. (1910)
This volume contains the highlights of the three
original
volumes. This copy is missing the cover, frontispiece and title
page as well as part of the binding on the spine. That being said, it
contains the highlights of the 1st three Annuals and is considered an
important reference on this early era of flight. It's 6 x 9 in. and has
220 pages and is in good condition aside from the 1st couple of pages
being missing! $50
#65. Aero Club of America Rule book,
(1922):
This book covers the organization of aeronautic
contests
and rules. Includes rules of the international governing body, the
Federation
Aeronautique International (FAI) with a discussion of some of the more
important races of the day and photos of prize trophies. 5 x 7, 253 pp.
plus 18 pp. of advertising. VG cond SOLD
#66. Aerosphere, (1941):
This series of massive books by Glenn Angle, published
only in 1939,1941,1942 and 1943 are one of the best references of the
period.
Noteworthy is the in-depth coverage on aero-engines. (Angle wrote a
1921
vol., Airplane Engine Encyclopedia of the World). This book is
loaded
with photos, specifications, lists, and addresses for all sorts of
suppliers,
etc. 8 ½ x 11 ½ , 948 pp. Ex cond $75
#67. Aircraft Yearbook for 1920
:
The second year of publication for this yearbook. Full
of photos and technical info. 6 x 9, 333pp. Yellow binding is detached
at spine but o/w fairly good cond $95
#68. Acft. Yrbk. for 1921:
An exceptional copy of the 3rd year, with a
presentation
label from Wright Aeronautical, dark green binding, 285 pp. SOLD
#69. Acft. Yrbk. for 1922:
Ex cond, except for library marking on spine. Exlib.
NACA. Tan binding, as are all the years after this, 252 pp. SOLD
#70. Acft. Yrbk. for 1924 :
Very good cond, 339 pp. $100
#71. Acft. Yrbk. for 1931 :
Ex cond w/exception of Dewey Dec. # on spine and
several
library stamps, 607 pp. SOLD
#72. Acft. Yrbk. for 1932 :
Ex cond, except for slight darkening on spine, 625 pp.
SOLD
#73. Acft. Yrbk. for 1943:
Binding loose o/w in very good cond, 728 pp. $85
#76. Airman's Almanac, 1945:
An incredible amount of information packed into this
volume. Softbound, 5 ½ x 8, 512 pp. Good cond $25
#79. Man's Fight to Fly, by
John
P.V. Heinmuller, revised ed. 1945:
This book is a wealth of info esp. on the record
flights
of the 30's-40's with ills. Many of the aviators and acft. are pictured
and their signatures are shown on flown airmail covers of the period.
An
indispensable reference on this era of flight. Heinmuller was the
official
timer for the FAI. 6 x 8, 370 pp. Good cond $40
#80. The All America Aircraft Display
1927
:
Catalog of major exhibit of American acft., engines,
accessories and manufacturer's wares arranged by the Aeronautical
Chamber
of Commerce (pub. of acft. yrbks. ) in conjunction w/3rd Pan Am Comm.
Conf.,
hence majority of text is trilingual (English, Spanish and Port.)
Wonderfully
ill. with a page devoted to nearly every Am. av. manuf. of note. This
copy
was presented to Dan Rochford (Av. editor of Boston Globe and soon to
be
PR man for Pan Am) by Porter Adams, Pres. of the NAA (National
Aeronautic
Association). Rochford's name on cover w/insc. from Adams on inside
cover,
9x11, 108 pp. Excellent cond SOLD
#83. Jane's All the World's Aircraft
(1949-50):
The world famous reference, loaded with photos and
data.
8 ½ x 12 ½ , 513 pp. Ex cond SOLD
#84. Letters of Warwick Greene,
edited
by Richard W. Hale (1931):
65 pp. dealing w/ Major Greene's duties as Exec.
Assistant
to Col. Bolling and Organizational problems in the American Air Service
in France from 9/17 to 2/19. 6 x 9, 310 pp. Ex cond $60
#88. Fokker-The Man & The Aircraft
by Henri Hegener (1961):
One of the highly respected "Harleyford Publications".
This one printed in this country by Aero Publishers. Lots of detail
w/many
photos and 3-views. Probably the best single reference on Fokker
Aircraft,
8 ¾ x 11 ¾, 225 pp. VG cond $37.50
#89. Commercial Air Transportation
by John Frederick (Revised Ed. 1949):
Everything you needed to know to start an airline. Lots
of ill, 6 x 9, 791 pp. Ex cond $25
#98. The Speed Seekers
by Thomas G. Foxworth (1974):
Focusing on the period of 1919-26, this is an extremely
well-researched and written book. Covering the development of aircraft
and engines through this period, but also adds a lot of insight into
the
people involved in this quest. Copiously illustrated and including 4
appendices
with vast amounts of data. Recently reprinted by Motorbooks
International.
This is the original American printing by Doubleday, 11 x 10, 560 pp.
w/dj
Ex cond $50
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