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NY: Carl Fischer, 1942. Second Edition. Self-wraps. Good. Spine separation. (6)pp "Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun.Nothing'll stop the Army Air Corps." Printed in red, white & blue. 12" x 9". ... more information

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Washington: Clifton Aires, 1929. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Pictorial paper covers bit worn at lower corner. 64pp; illus throughout from photographs. Comprises highlights of the Hoover-Curtis inaugural. Includes Charles A. Lindberg, along with an article on "Inaugural Aviation.for the First Time in History." Also has pieces on the Inaugural Ball, the parade, shows at various theatres, traffic regulations in DC, movie bills, where to dine and dance, etc. 9" x 6". ... more information

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NY: Robbins Music, 1943. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. 4pp, words and music, in part: "One of our planes was missing, two hours over due. One of our planes was missing, with all its gallant crew.Yes, we really hit our target tonight. How we sing as we limp through the air--Look below, there's our field over there--With our full crew aboard and our trust in the Lord we're Comin' In On A Wing And A Prayer." The pictorial cover shows a two-engine airplane in the sky, and an... more information

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s.n.: U.S. Marine Corps, 1939. First Edition. Very Good. Broadsheet, folded to 12-panel brochure. Extensive promotional text includes: Standards for Enlistment; Aviation in the U.S. Marine Corps; Marine Corps Reserve; Flight Training; Active Duty; Pay and Allowances; Bonus. Three panels contain a colored map of the world, with 50 Marine Corps actions keyed to countries and islands. Overall, 17" x 13.5 ... more information

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Kansas City, MO: Emory J. Sweeney, 1926. First Edition. Self-wraps. Very Good. Tabloid, 4pp; 4 illus from photographs. Has an article on a new Federal law that requires aviators to pass an exam before they can fly; and so promotes the Sweeney School. Articles include: "Learn by Doing.the Famous Sweeney System"; "Fly All Winter.Warm Flying Suits Furnished"; "Government Air Regulations, Effective July 1, 1927"; enrollment data; etc. Offers tuition at the old price ($325) until ... more information

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San Francisco Chronicle Books/Less than 7 (1997)., 1997. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Book and aluminum case in very good condition. 11" x 5-1/4" aluminum case (118)pp In the publisher's slipcase of heavy-guage aluminum, riveted seams and color illus of saxophonist and propeller airplane. Purports to be the handwritten journal of an American ex-pilot, then the owner of a bebop jazz club called Aerobleu; set in post-war Paris, 1946-1949. Illustrated by produced from hand lettering. First Edition. B... more information

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San Francisco Chronicle Books/Less than 7 (1997)., 1997. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Book and aluminum case in very good condition. 11" x 5-1/4" aluminum case (118)pp In the publisher's slipcase of heavy-guage aluminum, riveted seams and color illus of saxophonist and propeller airplane. Purports to be the handwritten journal of an American ex-pilot, then the owner of a bebop jazz club called Aerobleu; set in post-war Paris, 1946-1949. Illustrated by produced from hand lettering. First Edition. B... more information

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Posadas, Argentina: Melot, 1942. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Covers show signs of light use. 40pp; charts in text. Laid in are four related handbills, printed on tissues of various colors, and the Aero Club's presentation announcement. 8.5" x 6.5". ... more information

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NY: Song Record Publishing & Demonstrating Co., 1927. First Edition. Pictorial cover. Very Good. J. Miller. Dedicated to Capt. Charles A. Lindbergh. Words and music by W. Henry Pease. 6pp, in part: "Captain Lindbergh was the first man to fly across the sea We're proud of him here at home .." 12" x 9.25". ... more information

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Philadelphia: Macrae Smith, 1928. First Edition. Pictorial cloth. Very Good. Manning deV. Lee. 343pp; illus from photographs, 6 color plates. Topics include ballooning, long-distance flights, aircraft in war, zeppelins, arctic flights, etc. 9.25" x 6.75 ... more information

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Kansas City, MO: Porterfield Flying School, 1929. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. Complete Training in Aviation. Affiliated with the American Eagle Aircraft Corporation." 32pp; illus from photographs. This well-illustrated brochure promotes the Porterfield Flying School for commercial pilots as well as private ones, featuring "Army trained instructors . ground school . airplane design . airplane repair . modern airplane motors . airplane instruments . airplane c... more information

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NY: Curtiss Flying Service, 1929. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. Illus from Photographs. 16pp; illus from photographs and small drawings. This brochure offers four courses of instruction: Private Pilot's Course; Commercial Pilot's Course; Transport Pilot's Course; and, Seaplane Pilot's Course. Tuition ranges from $600 to $4500. Laid in are a promotional letter on Curtiss Flying Service letterhead and a one-page insert, "Financing Plan for Flying Students." Casey Jones ... more information

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Washington, 1949. not bound. Very Good. One page, six paragraphs on "Savings Bond" stationery, in part: "Of course I will be glad to write the letter for Jerry Wald. I hope it's not too late." (Wald is remembered as the person who later leaked word of the Marilyn Monroe nude calendar to the press to publicize the movie "Clash by Night".) In this letter, Byrd continues: "...I have been back at the old stand for about three months now. Washington is as hectic as ev... more information

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NY Gregg Publishing Co. 1934-1935., 1935. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 9.5" x 6.5" 10 issues 50-60pp each Aimed at women, the subjects include shorthand's sticky points, true-life experiences, stories written in shorthand, hints, etc. Some interesting cover stories: Secretarying Around the World--"Miss Houlson types away in the shadow of the Mayan temples"; Hawaii, the Shorthand Reporter's Paradise; Entering into Radio through Business ... more information

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