Lloydminster, Alberta: Meridian Printing, (1983), Third revised. octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (184)pp. Meridian Printing, Extensively illustrated with black and white photographs, line drawings, profiles and some color illustrations. This book covers naval aircraft markings, standard and special purpose color schemes, carrier identification markings and designation systems. There are sections..... More
Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1983, First Edition. large, thick quarto, white and blue cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (772)pp. Smithsonian Institution Press, Well illustrated.This book is a comprehensive history of the balloon in the United Stated, filled with new information gathered from a variety of primary sources. Handsomely illustrated..... More
Rosholt, WI: Rosholt House, (1977), First Edition. octavo, black boards with gilt lettering, pictorial dust jacket. 216pp. Rosholt House , A few maps. Rosholt was a journalist at The China Press in Shanghai. He was later commissioned as a first lieutenant in the United States Army Air Corps and served..... More
London: Duckworth, 1934, First Edition. octavo, red boards in pictorial dust jacket. (xii), 212pp. Duckworth, Illustrated with photographs, endpapers are maps. Frontispiece is of the author, Alban Ali, who flew a Comper "Swift", the smallest airplane in the world and the cheapest light British aircraft at the time (1933). This..... More
New York: The Century Co., 1919, First Edition. octavo, blue pictorial cloth. xiv, 344pp. The Century Co., Well-illustrated photographs and drawings. Topics covered include U-boats, hand grenades amd superguns. Small The White House San Francisco Books label inside rear cover. A fine copy with wear along spine head and foot..... More
London: Robert Hale Ltd., (1966), First Edition. octavo, black cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (xxiv), (294)pp. Robert Hale Ltd., Illustrations include 30+ black and white photos and maps. "Here is the dramatic story of one of the strangest, all-but-forgotten phases of World War the German Zeppelin raids all over England..... More
Monroe, Michigan: American Legion Drum-Bugle Corps, July 23, 1933, 11" x 14" broadside printed one side only. American Legion Drum-Bugle Corps, Printed in black and red. "3 Hours Packed with Thrills. The Most Death Defying Dare Devil Stunts Arrempted in the City Including 2 Parachute Jumps, Balloon Bursting, Dead Motor..... More
Britain: Fonthill, (2016), First Edition. quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (128)pp. Fonthill, Well-illustrated with photographs. "When humans learned, in 1903, they could cruise over land in a heavier than air flying machine, they never dreamed of using an advanced model of the airplane as an instrument of war. The novelty..... More
London: Bedford College University of London, 1976, First Edition. octavo, printed heavy paper wrappers. (20)pp., stapled. Bedford College University of London, Near fine copy with little wear and some foxing to title page and back endpaper. More
(USA): self-published, (1992), Second edition. octavo, heavy printed paper wrappers, stapled binding. (56)pp. self-published, Well-illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Written by Commander David H. Reese US Navy, Ret., N.A.S. Pensacola Flight Class of 112-E, 1938. Inscription reads: "To: Paul Gaudette with best regards, Dave Reese, CDR, USN..... More
(Leipzig): R. Kittler, (1933), octavo, printed heavy paper wrappers. (96)pp. R. Kittler, Text in German. Illustrated with photos. Koch was an early member of the Nazi Party, or NSDAP (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei), Gauleiter of East Prussia and Reichskommissariat of Ukraine. His post-war death sentence was commuted to life in prison..... More
New York: Random House, (1942), First Edition. octavo, blue cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (xii); (226)pp. Random House, Foreword by John Strachey. Wing-Commander Ian Gleed was a DFC at the publication of this book and went on to also merit a DSO. He took part in the Battle of France..... More
London: Sir Joseph Causton & Sons, 1916, First Edition. octavo, printed paper wrappers, stapled. 36pp. Sir Joseph Causton & Sons, One illustration. Four articles on "Looping the Loop Over London", submarines, minesweeping and the Royal Flying Corps. Very fine condition. More
Atglen, PA: Arms and Armour, (1990), First Edition. quarto, black cloth in pictorial dust jacket. 160pp. Arms and Armour, Profusely illustrated with black and white unpublished archive photographs and diagrams. This volume covers the development of the zeppelin, which served both the military and civilians. Very fine copy. Jacket not..... More
San Francisco: Hooper Publishing, 1959, First Edition. quarto, blue boards. (x), (400)pp. Hooper Publishing, Illustrated with black and white photos. Signed by author and inscribed "To Bunny and Gwin, Admiringly, Alexis" upon a full-page photo of him. Klotz started as a night air mail pilot for Western Air which lead..... More
London: Jonathan Cape, (1961), Reprint of the Reissue of the 1934 reprint. octavo, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. 456pp. Jonathan Cape, With Henry Williamson's Tribute to Yeates and a Preface to the New Edition. There is no bitter snarl nor self-pity in this classic novel about the air war..... More
18 May 1918, 10-1/4" x 6-3/4" Handwritten letter in German dated 18 May 1918 with original stamped envelope. Written by a member of 292 Flieger Abteilung, a recipient of the Bavarian Military Merit Order, 4th Class for the Battle of Armentières. There are photos referenced in the letter which are..... More
London: Historical Section (Air Branch), Committee of Imperial Defence, 16 June 1922, 10-1/8" x 8" printed paper. 1pp. Historical Section (Air Branch), Committee of Imperial Defence, A 16 June 1916 typewritten letter from the Historical Section (Air Branch), Committee of Imperial Defence to a Mrs. Whitaker. Mrs. Whitaker was Air..... More
S. Farnborough: Royal Flying Corps, 5 Nov 1914, 6-3/4" x 8-3/8" printed paper. 1pp. Royal Flying Corps, A 1914 rejection notice from the RFC Records Office to a Mr. Mellen. Stamped and dated in pencil 5 Nov 1914. Signed by the assistant to Officer i/c (in charge of) Records. Very..... More
Zephyr Cove, NV: AmPress, (1990), Second Printing. octavo, black cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (356)pp. AmPress, Illustrated with photographs. Signed by Galland on the frontispiece. Also signed by Galland and the two authors on a specially designed bookplate. A very fine copy. More
(Sparkford: Haynes Publishing, 2009), First Edition. octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. 224pp. Haynes Publishing, Few people know of the battle over the Sinai Desert between the Royal Flying Corps and German airmen, part of Britain’s campaign against Turkey in the First World War. Although a smaller conflict than..... More
KENT,1915. Zeppelin Raid notice, "Possible Air-craft raid over Maidstone. In the event of a Zeppelin or Aeroplane Raid Maidstone must be immediately placed in total darkness." Paper is age-toned. Very fine. More
London: Collins, 1962, First Edition. large octavo, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. 768pp. Collins, Illustrated with photographs. A fine biography of one of the truly great men in British history, the architect and first Chief of Air Staff of the Royal Air Force (RAF) established in 1918. A great..... More
Gemini: Agena Spacecraft Aspect Indicator Instrument with Custom Carrying Case. This 6" diameter clear sphere containing an Agena spacecraft model has calibrated two-axis movement as well as movement along a semi-circular mounting frame and a tilt movement at the center of the base stand. The overall height is 18" and..... More
1914-1918, 1-7/8" x 3/8" A Graf Zeppelin lapel pin from World War I. .800 silver mark, two maker marks (crescent moon and crown) and made in Munich (Munchen) mark on reverse. Pin with C catch. Pin is in very fine condition with tarnishing. More