Auction Information

Lot: 20046 - antique British aviation history book limited ed

This is a massive, comprehensive and important and quite beautiful book on the history of British aviation that was printed in a limited edition of only 1,000 copies. See the numerous scans we provided, and the final scan shows the current price of a copy for sale in similar condition. It contains a total of 458 pages with 150 illustrations of which 13 are in full color.

Lot: 20129 - antique 1910 aviation ephemera catalog rare

This is a very rare and particularly beautiful 112 year old sales catalog featuring various makes and models of airplanes sold by the firm of Gomes & Co. of Paris, France. Contains 32 very richly photo illustrated pages on high quality stock plus a magnificent color pictorial cover.

Lot: 20130 - antique 1910 aviation meet ephemera programs Cannes

This is a lot of three original extremely rare 112 year old ephemera programs from an aviation meeting that took place at Cannes and Nice in France back in 1910. The main program has 36 pages plus a beautiful pictorial color cover (2 airplanes in full flight can be seen in the top half); then there's a 5 page brochure titled "Programme and Rules"; and finally a 6 sided folding brochure with a wonderful photographic cover showing a Wright brothers biplane in full flight watched by spectators. Once again, this lot is excessively rare and these are actually the only examples we have ever seen of any of these three in 40 years of collecting pioneer-era aviation.

Lot: 20447 - 1912 aviation ephemera program

This is a rare 1912 program from the "First International Aeronautical Exhibition" that was held at the New Grand Central Palace in New York City. It contains 12 well-illustrated pages plus pictorial covers. The photos are all from the 1911 "Salon de L'Aeronautique" exhibition in Paris in order to give an indication of what the New York exhibition will look like.

Lot: 20449 - rare antique Good Year aviation ephemera

very rare little 1913 brochure for GoodYear Aeroplane Fabric, Springs and Tires, one of those impossible-to-find pieces of antique pioneer aviation history, has 8 sides with 4 illustrations and a wonderful pictorial cover

Lot: 20451 - rare 1947 aviation Bristol helicopter catalog

This is a very rare catalog for Bristol helicopters dated 1947 and marked "CONFIDENTIAL". It contains 13 full page actual photographs, one full page diagram and a full page fact sheet. This was obviously not intended for distribution to the public, and is the only example that we have ever seen.

Lot: 20453 - 1946 aviation Stinson Voyager color catalog

This is a scarce and very attractive full color catalog for the 1946 Stinson Voyager airplane. Contains 20 richly illustrated pages including pictorial cover. Has wonderful Art Deco illustrations throughout.

Lot: 20455 - The World in the Air rare aviation signed limited set

This lot consists of the first and most important volume only of the special limited multi autographed edition of Miller's "The World in the Air", 1930, plus volumes one and two of the regular edition. This is number 184 of only 500 copies ever produced, and volume one contains ALL of the autographs. See the final scan for a full description plus a complete list of the world famous aviators who participated in the making of this landmark work, such as Glenn Curtiss, Louis Bleriot, etc., etc. We are adding the complete 2 volume regular edition at no extra cost. Another such copy of this limited edition multi-autographed volume one by itself was recently offered by an antiquarian bookseller for $1,475, and was sold within 2 weeks. The limited edition Vol. One contains 366 pages; the regular volume One contains 320 pages, and volume Two contains 336 pages. Profusely illustrated with 2 frontispiece plates and over 1,200 historic prints and photographs of the most important and iconic aircraft and events recording 5,000 years of man's struggle to conquer the air.

Lot: 20457 - aviation 1934 Airship Quarterly Hindenburg

This is truly an exceptionally rare find: a complete set of the first year (with all four covers!) of The Airship Quarterly, comprising all four issues from 1934 (spring, summer, autumn, and winter). The cover of the Winter issue is a schematic of the ill-fated Hindenburg (see close up of the Hindenburg LZ 129 in scan #3)! They measure about 9 3/4 by 8 1/4 inches and contain a total of 100 richly illustrated pages.

Lot: 21065 - 1909 famous aviators signed ephemera program rare

This is a exceptionally rare one-of-a-kind 113 year old Aero Club of France banquet program that was autographed by NUMEROUS world famous pioneer aviators! A list of the most notable among them includes Wilbur Wright's first 2 pupils Count de Lambert and Paul Tissandier, Hubert Latham (who also flew at aviation meets in the U.S.A.), Robert Esnault Pelterie (both aviator and constructor who would go on to become recognized as an important pioneer in rocket development and space exploration), Count Henry De La Vaulx (record-setting balloonist) and Ernest Archdeacon. See the final three scans for brief bios of these groundbreaking men. Three other lesser-known notables who also signed this were all very early balloonists (one of whom, "Arton", spotted the German advance in 1914), and finally a famous caricaturist who specialized in drawing pioneer aviators (and whose work appeared in many early publications) who went by the name SEM.

Lot: 21070 - 1906 aviation ephemera first ever Curtiss motor in airplane

This 116 year old sales catalog and prospectus for an ornithopter (flapping wing) flying machine is stupendously rare for several reasons. First of all, this was the very first heavier-than-air craft in the world to be fitted with a (Glenn) Curtiss engine (see final scan). On page 26 of this catalog is a facsimile of a letter from Curtiss to Mr. Jones (see scan 8) and, in a remarkable coincidence, we acquired a postcard sent from an employee of Curtiss to a friend in March 1907 with descriptive text about building a motor for the Jones aircraft (see scans 10,11 12 and 13)! Secondly, we have never seen, or even heard of, a single other existing copy of this catalog! It contains a striking full color double page illustration of the ornithopter (scan 5) plus a gold foil seal (scan 9) and is 100% complete in every respect. Both the front and back covers have the same color graphics. This would truly be the "crown jewel" in any advanced private Curtiss collection or pioneer aviation museum.

Lot: 21074 - 1905 motorcycle and racing bicycle photo postcard

This is a 117 year old photo postcard of a motorcycle closely followed around a track by a bicycle racer or stayer. It's actually stamped and postmarked Jan. 12, 1905 and has lengthy contemporary text (descriptive?) on the back.

Lot: 21077 - 1905 motorcycle racer photo postcard

This rare original 117 year old postcard is of French motorcycle racer Simar who was a "stayer" or pacesetter for a bicycle racer directly behind him. It's stamped and postmarked 1905. We will be listing 4 other such cards in this auction.

Lot: 21078 - 1904 motorcycle racer photo postcard

This rare original 118 year old postcard is of French motorcycle racer Walthour who was a "stayer" or pacesetter for a bicycle racer directly behind him. It's stamped and postmarked 1904. We will be listing 4 other such cards in this auction.

Lot: 21080 - antique 1912 deadly motorcycle invention postcard

It's hard to describe just how insane, and insanely deadly, this 110 year old invention by the "AERO Unicycle Co." was, so read the information sheet in the final scan and decide for yourself. Needless to say, this contraption never achieved widespread production as it would probably have killed the vast majority of daredevil riders foolhardy enough to try it. This extremely rare "motorcycle" card was stamped and postmarked Feb., 2, 1912, and contemporary handwritten text on the back askes the recipient: "How would you like to ride this going at the rate of a mile a minute?".

Lot: 21081 - 1946 commercial motorcycle vehicle California

It's difficult to choose a name for this odd looking vehicle, which appears to be a combination motorcycle, scooter, or perhaps a delivery mini--truck? The "Firebaugh Special" was manufactured in Huntington Park, California only in 1946 and 1947 and we've been unable to find any additional information about this strange vehicle, which makes it pretty rare indeed. Contains 6 well-illustrated sides.

Lot: 21082 - 1952 motorcycle race ephemera program

This is a very scarce 1952 official program for the Dutch International motorcycle race held at the Circuit of Etten in Holland or the Netherlands. Contains 28 pages plus pictorial covers with original notations in pencil from a spectator.

Lot: 21084 - ca.1850 color trade card wine merchants

This is a circa 1850 Belgian color "porcelain" trade card advertising a wine merchant. See the info provided on these gorgeous porcelain cards in the final scan.

Lot: 21085 - c. 1850 "porcelain" trade card for hatmaker

This is an antique part color circa 170 year old so-called "porcelain" trade card for a Belgian hat or millinery maker or haberdasher. See the final scan for information about these special cards.

Lot: 21086 - c. 1850 "porcelain" trade card for wine and spirits maker

This is an antique part color circa 170 year old so-called "porcelain" trade card for a Belgian maker of wine, spirits liqueur (liquor) and syrups. See the final scan for information about these special cards.

Lot: 21088 - c. 1850 "porcelain" trade card for wine seller orchard

This is an antique part color circa 170 year old so-called "porcelain" trade card for a Belgian or wine seller's vineyard. See the final scan for information about these special cards.

Lot: 21100 - 1951 Mercedes Cabriolet A ephemera catalog color

This is a very rare original 71 year old full color sales catalog for the legendary Mercedes 220 "Cabriolet A". Only 1,278 of these cars, with their elegant bodywork and sporty performance, were ever produced. See the final scan for more info. Contains 20 pages plus covers on high quality glossy stock full of wonderful full color illustrations, and the front cover has a blind stamped rendition of this car.

Lot: 21102 - 1929 Studebaker automobile brochure ephemera

This is a highly unusual 93 year old four sided color advertising brochure plus factory letter for their latest model cars. The part color Art Deco graphics are wonderful and the factory letter (to a Studebaker dealer) is quite rare, but the timing of these models, right before the Great Depression of 1929, could not have been worse.

Lot: 21104 - antique ca. 1902 electric automobile catalog ephemera

This is a very rare and highly unusual circa 120 year old sales catalog for the "Cleveland Car" electric automobile. This car is so old that it utilizes a rudder instead of a steering wheel, and predates the Tesla by more than a century! Contains 16 richly illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock and has a beautiful full color cover.

Lot: 21107 - 1910 automobile color ephemera catalog

This is a rare and beautiful part color sales catalog for the new 1910 Hupmobile. It contains 20 richly illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock, plus an absolutely gorgeous pictorial color cover.

Lot: 21109 - 1903 Oldsmobile automobile catalog ephemera

This is a very rare original 119 year old sales catalog for the upcoming 1903 models offered by Oldsmobile. These cars are SO ancient that they utilize a rudder instead of a steering wheel. Contains a total of 8 richly illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock (including front and rear covers).

Lot: 21111 - 1903 automobile parts catalog ephemera

This is a very rare original 119 year old American sales catalog of automobile parts manufactured by P. Forg of Somerville, Mass. Contains 12 well illustrated pages on high quality stock plus an attractive part color front cover.

Lot: 21112 - 1904 automobile jack catalog ephemera U.S.A.

This is a rare original 118 year old American sales catalog for car jacks manufactured by the Jersey Brake Co. of Newark, NJ. Contains 8 partly illustrated pages plus original price list.

Lot: 21450 - German aviation meet program rare 1910 ephemera

This is quite a rare, and uncommonly 100 per cent complete with both large folding maps, official program for the International aviation meet at Berlin-Johannisthal that took place between May 10 and 19, 1910. In addition to the marvellous pictorial cover designed by Julius Klinger depicting four spectators looking up at the airplanes high in the sky, it contains 36 pages of adverts, 30 pages of text, 8 pages of photos, and two large folding maps, one of which is loosely inserted and usually missing.

Lot: 21458 - 1911 aviation factory letter rare antique ephemera

letter from the Deperdussin airplane factory that is dated June 16, 1911, text speaks of making preparations for the famous Circuit de l'Est, which was the world's very first airplane distance race

Lot: 21465 - antique aviation meet color poster postcard

This is another 112 year old "poster" postcard from the famous aviation meeting at Rouen, France in 1910. This one is in color, and is also stamped and postmarked from Rouen in 1910. Such "poster" cards cost only a tiny fraction of the full size posters which commonly sell for between $8,000 - $10,000 a piece.

Lot: 21466 - 1910 Swiss aviation meet real photo card rare stamp

This is a very rare 112 year old real photo postcard or rppc with a beautiful image of an airplane at the aviation meeting held at Lucerne (Luzern), Switzerland in 1910. The image has superb contrast and tonality, and on the back is the official purple stamp from this event (see scan).

Lot: 21469 - antique aviation 1910 Wright brothers postcards text

This lot consists of two 112 year old American photo postcards (not rppcs but ppcs) of Wright brothers airplanes in flight. Both are clearly stamped and postmarked 1910, and the typewritten (!) message on one of them reads: "How would you like to see this Air-Ship? The Wright bros. are going to fly here this fall".

Lot: 21470 - antique historic aviation Wilbur Wright brothers ppc

This is a 113 year old photo postcard (ppc not rppc) of Wilbur Wright flying his airplane is his historic trial flight over Governor's Island during the 1909 Hudson-Fulton exhibition in New York harbor. It's stamped and postmarked 1909, and the canoe mounted under his aircraft for safeguarding against an unexpected water landing can clearly be seen.

Lot: 21473 - antique aviation Wright brothers 1909 rppc Ft. Myer

This 113 year old real photo postcard or rppc shows the Wright brothers' Model "A" flyer at Ft. Myer, Va. in 1909. The tonality and contrast are superb, and it is an unusual side view image of this history making airplane! On the back is ink-stamped "copyright 1909". See the last 2 scans for more information. We will also be listing other very rare rppcs from this same event.

Lot: 21476 - antique aviation Wright brothers biplane at Ft. Myer 1909 rppc

This is an extremely rare 113 year old real photo postcard or rppc showing an unusual close up side view of the famous Wright Model "A" airplane that made history during the 1909 government trials at Ft. Myer, Va. (see the final 2 scans for further info). This superb image was taken by noted photographers "Seabrook bros." (printed in the image on the lower right). We've also listed several other rppcs from this landmark event in the history of aviation.

Lot: 21477 - antique aviation rppc Wright airplane in flight Ft. Myer text

This is a remarkable 113 year old real photo postcard or rppc showing the 1909 Wright Model "A" flyer in full flight during its history making trials at Ft. Myer in 1909. Taken by celebrated photographers the "Seabrook bros.", this image, titled "The Sky Pilot", has superb contrast and tonality, is actually stamped and postmarked 1909, and contains the following unique period text from an actual spectator: "Oct. 10, 09, This picture was taken over the Potomac near Fort Myer. Isn't it beautiful?" We also listed several other Wright brothers rppcs from this landmark event in the history of aviation. Check out the final scan to see what another auction is asking for this card.

Lot: 21478 - antique aviation signed inscribed American aviator rppcs

This remarkable lot consists of three 109 year old real photo postcards or rppcs of famous American pioneer aviator George Gray (on his 1910 Wright brothers' biplane). What makes this lot exceptionally rare is that TWO of these cards were autographed by Gray. One was mailed to a prospective client in Allentown, Pennsylvania., and contains a promotional message in which he refers to himself as follows: "Geo. A. Gray, America's famous aviator, now booking direct. Write for no flight no pay contract (at) address P.O. box Allentown, PA." This one is stamped and postmarked 1913. The second card was hand dated October 5, 1912 and autographed by Gray (compare handwriting with the 1913 card!) and also has the blind stamp from the photographer. The third rppc shows a woman and child seated in Gray's Wright brothers' airplane. We are also listing an autographed copy of Gray's book titled "UP" in this auction. See the last 2 scans for additional information.

Lot: 21479 - autographed rare antique aviation book

This is a beautiful, and autographed, copy of a rare aviation book titled: "UP: a True Story of Aviation" by George A. Gray (1931). See our listing of inscribed and autographed real photo postcards from this famous American pioneer aviator that we've also listed in this auction. See the last 3 scans for more information about this scarce and important title on the history of American pioneer aviation written by an Orville Wright trained aviator who personally knew, and flew, with many of the original "early birds".

Lot: 21480 - 1910 Harvard Boston aviation meet ephemera rare

Although we've had a number of programs from the 1910 Harvard-Boston aviation meet over the years, this is the ONLY original prospectus, issued in anticipation of this meeting, that we have EVER seen! It contains 8 pages plus covers, and is in MINT condition despite its being 112 years old. We will be listing 2 different types of tickets to the 1911 Harvard Boston meet in this auction as well.

Lot: 21481 - antique aviation meet ephemera 1911 ticket

This is an exceptionally rare 111 year old "employees, licensees, mechanics" admission ticket to the 1911 Harvard-Boston aviation meet. It's stamped # 419, and is in MINT condition as seen by the scans. We have never seen even a single other example of this ticket.

Lot: 21482 - antique aviation meet ephemera 1911 season ticket

This is a very rare 111 year old "season ticket" for the 1911 Harvard-Boston aviation meet. It's stamped # 96, is good for one "automobile and party", and is the only example of such a ticket that we have ever seen.

Lot: 21483 - antique 1912 Roberts aviation motors letter ephemera

This is an original 110 year old letter from the "Roberts Motor Company" admonishing a prospective client from Brooklyn for not following through on his initial interest in buying a Roberts "aeroplane" motor. Hand-signed by E. W. Roberts, this is a highly uncommon ephemeral survivor from the "pioneer" era of American aviation.

Lot: 21484 - 1957 Ford automobile promotional advertisement ad set

this rare set or lot includes a color booklet illustrated by famous Dutch artist Jo Spier, an illustrated porcelain calendar plate made in Gouda (!), presentation card from the director of Dutch (from Holland or The Netherlands) Ford automobile distributor, and original mailing envelope!

Lot: 21487 - antique automobile ephemera 1905 rare

This lot consists of 3 exceptionally rare 117 year old documents: one from the "Standard Automobile Co.", sellers of Pope-Tribune and Pope-Hartford automobiles, and the other two from the "Pope Manufacturing Company". The first is a letter, with a beautiful pictorial letterhead, from the Standard Automobile Co. dated Feb. 2, 1905. The second is a letter from the Pope Manufacturing Company, with pictorial letterhead vignettes showing their three factories that also manufactured "Columbia, Cleveland, Tribune, Crawford bicycles and motor bicycles", dated Feb. 21, 1905. The third is a receipt from the Pope Manufacturing Company dated Feb. 21, 1905. These three documents are incredible survivors from an era when most people still relied on horses rather than "horseless carriages" for transportation.

Lot: 21489 - 1901 automobile broadside rare ephemera

This is an exceptionally rare 121 year old advertising broadside for A.L. Dyke automobile head-lights. The firm's auto lamps won the first prize at the 1901 Pan American exposition. This is one of three of the company's antique automobile related advertising broadsides we are listing in this auction.

Lot: 21490 - 1902 automobile ephemera brochure

This is an exceptionally rare 120 year old four sided advertising brochure or circular from A.L. Dyke company for their 6 H.P. Tonneau automobile. It's dated Jan. 1, 1902, and contains a number of photo illustrations of the complete car and its various components.

Lot: 21491 - 1902 automobile periodical color plate De Dion

This is the very rare December 1902 special De Dion issue of La France Automobile periodical. What makes it even more special is the magnificent loosely inserted full color plate of a De Dion coupe that was meant to be matted and framed for display. Most surviving issues of this 120 year old periodical, if offered at all, would not contain this plate! Contains 8 pages on high quality glossy stock, and the color plate is on even thicker stock.

Lot: 21492 - 1909 automobile ephemera catalog with samples

rare find, an original antique 1909 sales catalog for auto top coverings with 4 actual samples of cloth swatches, complete and in excellent condition throughout

Lot: 21493 - antique aviation automobile ephemera rare

This lot consists of two 112 year old letters with both aviation and race car provenance. The first is a handwritten 1910 letter from aviator and aeronaut Nico Piccoli, with a stunningly attractive color pictorial letterhead, that he sent to (Georges) Cormier who was a participant in the legendary Paris to Peking automobile race of 1907 (he came in third). The text concerns the fee for transporting his aircraft back and forth. The second is a signed 1911 letter from the director of Hanriot Monoplanes to Monsieur Cormier about witnessing the test flights of their airplanes. See the last 2 scans for information about both Piccoli and Cormier. This is a rare and fascinating cross-collectible pair of letters from the dawn of aviation and automobile racing.

Lot: 21494 - antique stock certificate for 1902 automobile

This is a 120 year old (!) pictorial stock certificate for "Automobiles Belgica". It is signed and dated and has beautiful Art Nouveau graphics.

Lot: 21495 - antique 1906 automobile stock certificate stunning

This is an absolutely gorgeous 116 year old color stock certificate for Brouhot automobiles. The Art Nouveau graphics are magnificent and also show a woman or female driver behind the wheel in the upper center (above the name).

Lot: 21496 - antique 1906 automobile cab stock certificate

This is a rare pictorial 116 year old stock certificate for "The General Motor Cab Company". Text is both in English and French and it's been signed and doubly blindstamped and has a vignette of the car above the name.

Lot: 21497 - antique automobile stock Mors 1909

This is a 113 year old stock certificate for "Mors" automobiles. It's signed and dated and has the official circular ink stamp.

Lot: 21498 - antique 1900 automobile stock Richard rare

This is a very rare 122 year old (!) pictorial stock certificate for "George Richard" automobiles. These were only manufactured between 1897 and 1902, but went on to win a number of prestigious Gordon-Bennett races in 1905 and 1906 after teaming up with Henri Brassier in 1904. This stock certificate was issued in June, 1900.

Lot: 21500 - 1909 aviation airship stock cert. plus card rare

This lot consists of a beautiful and quite rare 113 year old stock certificate plus photo postcard of one of the oddest attempts at designing and constructing a flying machine. Officially called the "Girard Airship", this oddball contraption weighted 3,000 pounds and was powered by two 20 h.p. Curtiss motors. Designed to carry 10 passengers and their luggage from Girard, Kansas to Chicago, it was quickly dubbed by the townspeople the "Mayfly" because it "may fly". One local businessman commented that it "was about as large as a haystack and about as likely to fly". Not surprisingly, it didn't. See the final 2 scans for additional information.

Lot: 21502 - 1890 set of train wreck photographs CDVs

This is a set of 2 antique CDVs or cabinet photographs dated 1890 and showing the aftermath of a train wreck or derailment. See the bottom for the photographer's info and location is in Pennsylvania.

Lot: 21503 - 1895 train invention photograph CDV

This is an antique CDV or cabinet photograph showing an invention called Walker's Car Replacer for trains pat'd on January 29, 1895. Cabinet photos of inventions are always quite rare.

Lot: 21504 - 1883 CDV photograph of invention sleigh

This is a very unusual and scarce antique CDV or cabinet photograph of what looks to be some kind of invention to do with sleigh runners. The photographer was only active in 1882 and 1883 in Minnesota.

Lot: 21506 - antique CDV photograph of surveyors equipment

This is an antique circa 1900 CDV or cabinet photograph of two surveyors with their equipment. See the scan of the back for info about the photographer and location.

Lot: 21511 - antique 1896 bicycle racer CDV photograph rare

This is a very rare 126 year old cabinet photograph or CDV of a bicycle racer. The photographer and location can be seen at the bottom of the CDV, but what makes this so very special is that a record of his accomplishments appear on the back in his contemporary hand! The date appearing at the very bottom of this impressive list is July 1st, 1896.

Lot: 21514 - antique cabinet photograph of hillbilly family

rare circa 1910 cabinet or mounted sepia photograph shows what looks to be a backwoods hillbilly, hicks, or redneck family in some kind of primitive cart pulled by 2 mules

Lot: 21523 - antique aviation ephemera Cody Flyer catalog 1912

This is a very scarce 110 year old sales catalog, in its original mailing envelope, for the 1912 Cody Flyer and War Kite. Contains 12 pages with numerous illustrations. See the last 2 scans for much information about this important pioneer aviator and constructor.

Lot: 21526 - antique aviation Wright brothers book 1909

This is the second, and best, edition of Peyrey's: "The First Human Birds" (French title translated into English). It was published 113 years ago in 1909 and contains additional information on the Wright brothers (including the Ft. Myer flights) that was not yet available when the first edition appeared one year earlier. The entire book is exclusively devoted to the Wright brothers (Orville and Wilbur) and their history making invention. Contains 154 pages with numerous photographic illustrations- some of which never appeared anywhere else. Beautiful contemporary hardcover 1/2 leather binding with gilt lettering on the spine, and the original pictorial cover was (thankfully) preserved. The final scan shows a copy in similarly beautiful condition currently being offered for sale. See also the other rare title by Peyrey that we've listed in this auction.

Lot: 21531 - antique 1910 aviation race winner signed ephemera

This is the first of two autographed ephemera mementos from a banquet held to honor the victor of one of the most famous air races in aviation history: the 1910 London to Manchester race. It was hand signed by the winner, celebrated pioneer aviator Louis Paulhan, on that occasion! See scans 6 - 11 for a truly fascinating contemporary account of this "Great Race".

Lot: 21532 - antique 1910 aviation race winner multi signed ephemera

This is the second of two autographed ephemera mementos from a banquet held to honor the victor, and runner up, of one of the most famous air races in aviation history: the 1910 London to Manchester race. It was hand signed by the winner, celebrated pioneer aviator Louis Paulhan as well as the equally famous runner up Claude Grahame-White. It was also autographed by a number of other lesser known notables such as the Managing Editor of the "Daily Mail" (sponsor of this race), the Duke of Argyll, etc. See scans 6 - 11 for a truly fascinating contemporary account of this incredible "Great Race".

Lot: 21550 - Jewish Judaica Avant Garde art book Russian Cubism

This is an exceptionally rare book of very early Avant Garde, Cubist, Expressionist lithograph prints depicting life in the Jewish Shtetl (ghetto/village) in 1917 Russia before the pogroms and massacres during the Russian civil war destroyed them. The style is strongly reminiscent of Marc Chagall but "darker" and more somber themed. The English translation of the Yiddish title is: "In Memory of my Little Town My Destroyed Home". This large 19 1/2 x 13 1/4 inch) oblong folio contains iiixxxi leaves, lithographed title and half-title, and 29 additional full page Cubist, Expressionist and Constructivist lithographs with asymmetric designs and exaggerated facial features portraying personal memories of the artist's life in the "shtetl". Boards with title and striking image on front cover, which is detached but can easily be re-attached by a bookbinder (if desired). Published in 1923 in Berlin, Germany and therefore most copies would have been burned shortly thereafter. the striking lithographs measure 10 3/4 x 15 inches and are all dated 1917 in the stone. See the last 3 scans for price comparison and additional information.

Lot: 21693 - 1903 periodical kite flying in Japan

This is a rare 116 year-old German aviation periodical featuring a 9 1/2 page illustrated article about kite flying in Japan. Contains a total of 40 pages.

Lot: 21699 - 1909 aviation ticket rare antique ephemera

This is an incredibly rare ticket from one of the most famous flights that took place duting 1909: world famous Hubert Latham in his Antoinette monoplane in Germany. This the only such ticket we have ever seen. The striking image on the ticket of an eagle with the face of Latham is also in the form of a full size poster and, whenever available for sale, it goes at auction for upwards of $10,000.

Lot: 21701 - 1909 aviation ephemera with unique items

This is a remarkable and unique, as in one-of-a-kind, lot consisting of a 20 page 1909 program for the historic Port Aviation flying meet which was effectively the world's FIRST airport, a 2 page handwritten letter on official Port Aviation letterhead making arrangements for a visitor to the meet, a single sided 1909 stamped information sheet for pilots describing the Port Aviation aerodrome at Juvisy, Paris, and 2 special postcards from the meet- one with a special poster stamp and the other an actual poster postcard. Aerodrome was the word that they used instead of airport as no such concept had, at that period in time, ever existed before. All in all, this is an incredible collection of pioneer era ephemera documents from the veritable dawn of aviation! Lots of information can be seen in the 3 scans provided.

Lot: 21703 - nautical racing catalog 1919 ephemera

This is a beautiful and rare 1919 French catalog from the world famous Wright brothers' pupil Count De Lambert who designed what in French is called a Hydroglisseur. This translates loosely in English as Gliding Boat or Water Glider and is basically a boat powered by an aircraft engine and a propeller. It was De Lambert's idea to use the technology in aviation engines for boats. The ultimately resulted in the birth of the hovercraft. This is the large catalog and we will also be listing a smaller version with completely different photo illustrations. Contains 14 pages of photographs and related descriptive text.

Lot: 21705 - 1786 Dutch book on breeding birds rare

this is a very rare Dutch ornithology book from 1786 about breeding canaries (Kanari Teelt) and it has a beautiful copper engraving plus a double page plate of musical notes produced by these birds, contains 130 pages and still has its original paper wrappers, printed in Amsterdam, Holland (or The Netherlands)

Lot: 21707 - c. 1910 aviation set of unknown biplanes airplanes

This rare set of two circa 110 year old sepia photographs depict the "Williams aeroplane manufactured in Detroit Michigan". We have never seen the image of this before though it looks very similar to a Curtiss biplane. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21708 - c. 1910 antique aviation photograph unknown airplane

This is a circa 1910 or 1911 photograph of an unknown American monoplane that looks somewhat similar but still clearly different than the Antoinette or Blackburn monoplanes. We have never seen another image of this particular airplane anywhere else. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21709 - Atlantic City ca. 1913 aviation cabinet photograph

This is a scarce circa 1913 cabinet or mounted photograph of a pre-world war one airboat at Atlantic City, New Jersey. On the back is written in pencil Atlantic City, circa 1914, but this could actually have been taken anytime between 1912 and 1914.

Lot: 21711 - 1913 aviation photograph of hydro airplane framed

This is an antique 1913 sepia photo, in oval frame, of a float-plane or hydro-plane taken most likely somewhere in Oregon or Washington state. See the final scan for info that accompanied this photograph, which was transcribed from the handwritten info on the back of the photo. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21712 - ca.1910 aviation proof photograph rare

This is a rare and highly uncommon ca. 1910 "proof" photograph of an aviator at the controls of his biplane. We have never seen another photo like this, and assume that it was some kind of a sample or proof from a professional photographer.

Lot: 21713 - 1911 aviation photo several aviators

This is a highly unusual 111 year old photograph showing several pioneer-era aviators in front of what appears to be a Glenn Curtiss biplane. What makes it particularly unusual is that this photograph was actually sent through the mail on January 30, 1911- the only such mailed photograph that we have ever seen.

Lot: 21718 - 1909 antique American aviation rare kite flying dragon

This is an extremely rare 113 year old sepia photograph of: "The Flying Dragon", an invention of Ing. J.F. Smith of New York, with 8 wings, swinging 50 times in a minute. Length 42 feet, 26 feet wide". This remarkable image was copyrighted in 1909 by Henry Hill, press photographer, and cost 1 1/4 doll(ar). We have never seen another like it and it's so obscure that we can find nothing at all about it online! All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21720 - c. 1910 antique American aviation photograph airplane

This is a beautiful sepia photograph, on double weight stock, of a 1909 or 1910 Curtiss biplane with a pilot seated, rather precariously, near the nose. The bamboo struts can be clearly seen in this sharp and clear image with great contrast and tonality, taken by the APEDA Studio of New York. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21723 - 1913 aviation 2 Curtiss flying boat airplane rppcs

This is a set of 2 real photo postcards or rppcs of the 1913 Glenn Curtiss "flying boat". These were photographed at Hammondsport, NY 109 years ago, and are both in excellent unused condition.

Lot: 21725 - 1913 aviation 3 Curtiss flying boat landing rppcs

This is a set of three 109 year old real photo postcards or rppcs showing the landing in sequence on the lake in Hammondsport, NY. All three are in excellent condition and one even has the embossed stamp of official Curtiss photographer Benner.

Lot: 21726 - 1910 aviation Curtiss biplane airplane rppc

This antique real photo postcard or rppc shows a close up of a Glenn Curtiss biplane on the ground either 112 or 113 years ago seeing as how this was either the 1909 or 1910 model.

Lot: 21728 - 1911 aviation meet San Francisco rppcs with text

This is a unique, as in one-of-a-kind, lot consisting of 6 real photo postcards from the 1911 San Francisco aviation meet held at Tanforan racetrack, with three cards containing copious descriptive test about the meeting from a spectator. We have provided scans of the backs so you can read this fascinating account for yourself. Example: "I suppose these are the same machines you saw at Belmont (aviation meet 1910). The Wright machine didn't make much here it seems. The Curtiss did about the most of all. It was in this machine (that) Ely landed on the battleship. He passed in front of our house...". We have also included a 7th (non-aviation related lithographed) card that also has descriptive text from another spectator about the meet at the bottom on the back. In addition to these photo cards, we will also be listing, in this auction, a very rare original program from this same meet.

Lot: 21729 - 1913 aviation photo card signed by aviator

This is an original 109 year old autographed or hand signed real photo postcard or rppc of pioneer aviator Henri Salmet during his 1913 "aeroplane tour" in England. Information is provided in the third scan, and the last scan shows another such card that was signed by him just for the sake of comparison and is NOT included in this lot.

Lot: 21730 - 1911 aviation real photo card signed by McCurdy

This is an original real photo sepia postcard or rppc that was autographed or hand signed by famous pioneer aviator McCurdy at Daytona, Florida 109 years ago! We've seen another card with this exact same image that had printed text stating it was in Daytona, 1911, but see the image provided in the third scan and compare it to the oversized drum shown just under the engine for confirmation. McCurdy was an important pioneer aviator associated with Alexander Graham Bell and Glenn Curtiss, and information about his exploits is provided in the final scan.

Lot: 21731 - 1911 flown aviation rppc famous aviator

This is a rare real sepia photographic postcard or rppc of world famous French pioneer aviator Hubert Latham that was actually flown in an airplane 110 years ago on Sept. 30, 1911. Both the special circular dated ink stamp and the "Aerial Special Despatch" can be seen in the scans. The image of Latham sitting in (on) his beautiful Antoinette monoplane has the wonderful contrast and dramatic composition that typified the work of photographer Cole.

Lot: 21734 - rare 1911 aviation ephemera catalog

This is a rare and beautiful original sales catalog for 1911 Anzani airplane motors. Louis Bleriot used an Anzani engine on his history making flight across the English Channel in 1909. This catalog contains 20 richly illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock and even includes several photos of the firm's motorcycle engines. The pictorial color cover is particularly attractive and it still even has its original string ties.

Lot: 21735 - Farman Hydroglisseurs catalog very rare ephemera

This is a very rare and beautiful vintage 1927 catalog for Henri Farman Hydroglisseurs. These were the ancestors of the modern day hovercraft and the French name translates as Gliding Boats. The full color cover has superb Art Deco graphics and the catalog contains 20 richly illustrated pages of the various models including a racing boat. Also comes with a folding price list. Henri Farman was a world famous aviator, airplane constructor, and motorcycle and automobile racer. Loads of information about this remarkable man can be found on the internet.

Lot: 21736 - 1912 aviation ephemera Farman catalog

This a scarce and highly comprehensive 1912 or 1913 sales catalog for Henri and Maurice Farman airplanes. The extremely attractive color front cover is titled A Veritable History of the Aeroplane by George Prade because that's what the first 12 pages are all about. The remaining 24 richly illustrated pages are on high quality glossy stock, and also include information about prices, various speed and duration records, etc.

Lot: 21737 - 1910 luxury photo album aviation meet Reims rare

This is a very large and extraordinarily rare hardcover luxury album from the famous 1910 Reims Champagne aviation meet. Unlike the much smaller sized softcover official souvenir program that was offered for sale to the general public, this album was almost certainly produced in a highly limited number exclusively for those involved in the meet such as committee members, participating aviators, etc. It measures just under 15 x 11 1/4 inches (oblong) and is divided into two distinct sections. The first part consists of 80 pages on heavy, high-quality glossy stock, describing various aspects of the meet. It's embellished with four magnificent Art Nouveau full color illustrations plus numerous caricatures of world famous aviators including Glenn Curtiss, Louis Bleriot, Henri Farman, Hubert Latham, etc. The second part is an actual photograph album containing a total of 19 pages with 38 individually mounted and captioned photos on thick maroon and gilt lined purple stock. The distinctive pink original end papers, both front and back, are also on heavy glossy stock and depict some kind of flowers. Both front and rear covers have pictorial Champagne grape leaves borders, and a vignette of an aviator seated in his plane is shown on the rear cover. It is hard to overstate just how spectacular this 112 year old production truly is.

Lot: 21739 - ca. 1909 Motor Car Publishing Co aviation book

This is a rare antique aviation book by Victor Page published in Kansas City, Missouri by the Motor Car Publishing Co. Although undated, it is from either 1909 or 1910 at the very latest. We have been unable to find a single other copy available of this obscure title for sale. Contains 80 richly illustrated pages, and the rear cover has a wonderful full page color advert for automobile supplies.

Lot: 21743 - 1913 automobile ephemera brochure rare

This is a very rare original 1913 brochure of the STECO CycleCar. The "Mack" motorcycle engine used was actually the forerunner of the Harley Davidson. It has 8 sides with a number of photographic illustrations. See the final scan for more information about this one-of-a-kind vehicle.

Lot: 21746 - 1907 automobile ephemera Rambler sales catalog

This is an original 115 year old luxury sales catalog for the 1907 models of Rambler automobiles, so it's actually 1906. Contains 32 richly illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock plus gorgeous string-tied covers with Art Nouveau graphics and raised lettering on the front.

Lot: 21748 - 1911 Cadillac automobile ephemera catalog

This is an original 111 year old sales catalog for the 1911 models offered by Cadillac. No need to explain how exclusive this car was, and still is. Contains 32 richly illustrated on high quality stock plus attractive decorative covers.

Lot: 21750 - 1920 automobile ephemera catalog first hybrid in history

The "Owen Magnetic" was a pioneering brand of hybrid electric luxury automobiles notable for their use of an electromagnetic transmission and electric hybrid drivetrains. In other words, the world's FIRST "hybrid car was NOT the Toyota "Prius", but rather the Owen Magnetic built more than a century ago (see the final scan for more information about this amazingly early, and nowadays long-forgotten, invention). We are offering both a luxury catalog and a less expensive catalog of the Owen Magnetic in this auction. The company was in business between 1915 and 1922. Why did it go bankrupt in 1922 after building only 700 cars? A 1917 Ford Model T cost $360, Cadillacs ran about $2,000, and the Owen Magnetic started at $3,700 and went up from there to $6,000. In short, being better isn't always enough, cars need to be competitively priced. This luxury catalog of the world's FIRST hybrid car contains 18 richly illustrated pages plus a stunning decorative cover.

Lot: 21754 - c. 1909 antique American aviation Curtiss airplane

This is an interesting circa 1909 or 1910 original photograph of a Curtiss biplane with 3 men. From the background it was clearly taken at some aviation meet. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21755 - 1911 antique American aviation large photograph rare

This is a very rare and highly unusual large photograph of Sgt. Miller sitting in a biplane that he designed and built himself 111 years ago. The photographer's stamp is impressed on the lower right, and an attached paper strip on the back identifies this as being meant for Chapter 1 of a book titled "Early Michigan Airplanes". This is a truly wonder image, on double weight stock, with superb contrast and tonality, and is the only photo of Miller's airplane that we have ever seen. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21757 - c. 1913 antique American aviation cabinet photograph Wright airplane

(see the next lot for the companion piece) This is a fantastic circa 109 year old cabinet or mounted photographs of famous American pioneer aviator George A. Gray and his Wright brothers Model B airplane. A crowd of spectators can be seen in the background. In addition to the companion cabinet photo we'll be listing after this, we have also listed a group of real photo postcards of Gray, one signed and another inscribed and actually sent by him, and a rare signed copy of his book "UP". All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21758 - c. 1913 antique American aviation cabinet photograph Wright airplane

(see the previous lot for the companion piece) This is a fantastic circa 109 year old cabinet or mounted photographs of famous American pioneer aviator George A. Gray and his Wright brothers Model B airplane. Two very happy ladies can be seen posing in the plane. In addition to the companion cabinet photo we've just listed before this, we have also listed a group of real photo postcards of Gray, one signed and another inscribed and actually sent by him, and a rare signed copy of his book "UP". All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21759 - c. 1912 antique American aviation cabinet photograph famous aviator

This is a circa 110 year old cabinet or mounted photograph of famous American pioneer aviator Hugh Robinson posing in front of his hydroplane. See the final scan for information about this remarkable "early bird". All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21761 - 1909 aviation Curtiss Wind Wagon rppc rare

This is a 1909, or earlier, real photo postcard or rppc of the rare Curtiss Wind Wagon. Taken in Hammondsport, NY, 113 years ago, note the propeller in the back of this highly unusual invention.

Lot: 21762 - 1910 antique aviation glass paperweight Glenn Curtiss record flight

This 112 year old commemorative glass paperweight is an amazing survivor of a historic flight made by famous American aviator and constructor Glenn Curtiss on August 31, 1910 when he flew 60 miles from Euclid Beach Park to Cedar Point, Ohio setting a world record for distance flown over water! See the final 3 scans for information plus copies of 2 photographs taken at this remarkable event. The paperweight is 100% original and unrestored, and is in excellent condition as well. What looks to be a tiny black "hole" or "chip" at the very bottom of the photographic image is simply a 1/8 inch gap in the ancient waxlike backing. The dramatic scene of this record-breaking Curtiss airplane surrounded by spectators has thus been preserved for posterity. We have never seen another one in 40 years of collecting.

Lot: 21763 - 1909 famous Aviation flight memento

Amazing and amazingly rare commemorative ashtray memorializing the world's first crossing of the English Channel by airplane. This history making feat was performed by Louis Bleriot and his airplane was equipped with an Anzani motor. This ashtray was issued by the Anzani aircraft motor factory. On the right side of the propeller in the center appears the date of this flight July 25, 1909, and on the left side is inscribed Crossing of the Channel (in French of course).

Lot: 21765 - 1911 antique famous aviation classics stunning binding

This is a superbly bound, more than a century old, volume containing 1910 and 1911 reprints of the most famous ancient works relating to heavier-than-air flight (see scan 4 for the list). The various frontispieces might seem unsharp but that's only because they were photographed under their protective rice paper. Contains 256 pages on high quality stock with numerous illustrations throughout. The binding is stunning as can be seen from the scans, and the top edge is gilt (see scan 21). This beautiful volume is in excellent condition both inside and out, and can proudly be described as a "choice collectors' copy".

Lot: 21766 - 1910 aviation meet Belmont Park program with tickets

This is an original, and very rare, 112 year old official program, plus tickets, for the International Aviation Tournement held at Belmont Park, NY in 1910. It was one of the most historically significant events in the pioneer era of aviation, and many scans have been provided as befits its importance. Also included are two "box seat" tickets and one "field" ticket. The box seat tickets cost $18 apiece back in 1910 and, according to the "inflation calculator" website, that would be the same as $468 in today's money. The program contains 80 richly illustrated pages on high quality stock, and is 100% complete in every respect. The final 4 scans provide an absolutely fascinating account of what took place at the landmark event in an article titled: "The Birdmen at Belmont Park" (by Thomas Naughton).

Lot: 21767 - 1913 aviation catalog of worlds first successful seaplane rare

This is an original 109 year old sales catalog for the Henri Fabre "Hydravion" seaplane, which was the FIRST successful seaplane in the world in 1910. Glenn Curtiss actually contacted Fabre and used his invention to develop his own seaplane! Contains 8 richly illustrated pages on high quality stock, plus stiff green cover with gilt profuse lettering. See the final scan for more information about this important aviation "first".

Lot: 21769 - 1909 first aviation meet in the world luxury book rare

This is the first book ever published to commemorate the world's FIRST aviation meet that was held at Reims, France in 1909. It was also sometimes called the "Champagne" or "Betheny" aviation meet, though we have no clue why that was. Be that as it may, this is an exceptionally rare, highly important, very desirable, and beautifully produced publication that documents the most significant "world's first" in aviation history since the first flight of the Wright brothers on December 17, 1903! Contains 224 well-illustrated pages accompanied by gorgeous Art Nouveau graphics, on high quality stock, with several full page plates on even thicker stock. See the final 2 scans for retail price comparisons ($3,750.00 in 2013, and EURO 4,500, which is $5,095, in 2022).

Lot: 21774 - 1908 aviation Wilbur Wright airplane at Le Mans rare

This is one of several listed extremely rare 114 year old real photo postcard or rppc of Wilbur Wright and his history making, and world record breaking, flights at Le Mans, France during the summer of 1908. Much information can be found about this landmark event in every single book dealing with early aviation history, and of course on the internet. This card is both stamped and dated as well as handwritten August 19, 1908, and shows the Wright Model "A" being taken out of its hangar right before the flight. The image is sharp with wonderful contrast and tonality.

Lot: 21775 - 1908 aviation Wilbur Wright airplane at Le Mans rare

This is one of several listed extremely rare 114 year old real photo postcard or rppc of Wilbur Wright and his history making, and world record breaking, flights at Le Mans, France during the summer of 1908. Much information can be found about this landmark event in every single book dealing with early aviation history, and of course on the internet. The image on this card shows Wilbur preparing to take off from the launching rail in his Model "A" flyer. It's stamped and postmarked August 22, 1908 from Le Mans and has superb contrast and tonality.

Lot: 21778 - 1912 aviation Wilbur Wright brothers memorial booklet rare

This is a remarkable circa 110 year old memorial booklet dedicated to the exploits of Wilbur Wright at Le Mans, France in 1908. It contains 24 postcards (see scans 3 - 8), and a copy of the telegram sent to Leon Bollee by Orville Wright informing him of Wilbur's untimely death (see scan 9). In addition to the pictorial stiff cover, there is a 2 page introduction in both English and French (see scan 2), as is the entire booklet. Although undated, this was obviously published very shortly after he died to honor Wilbur and his history making flights at Le Mans. Although very rare, we have had 2 others over the past 40 years, and the first postcard with the printed inscription and signature of Wilbur is always misnumbered as number 2. This booklet is 100% complete and in excellent condition both inside and out. It even still has the rice paper that protects all 23 postcards. See the final scan for the price of another complete copy.

Lot: 21782 - ca. 1910 color catalog of fur coats ephemera

gorgeous antique luxury sales catalog for fur coats, contains 5 magnificent color plates of contemporary fashion, plus 5 black and white plates of 18th century designs, hardcover catalog with the original ribbon ties still present and the 5 loosely inserted color plates are actually suitable for framing

Lot: 21783 - road paving construction ephemera catalog ca. 1910

This is a very scarce circa 1910 catalog from the the Barrett Manufacturing Co. titled Coal Tar Paving Pitch. It contains 36 richly photo illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock, and is in excellent condition throughout.

Lot: 21784 - antique ephemera crane catalog 1919

This is a rare antique catalog of construction cranes and contains 34 richly photo illustrated pages. Catalogs such as these were of course printed in far smaller numbers than catalogs of products meant for the general public.

Lot: 21785 - antique ephemera German crane catalog ca. 1912

This is an antique catalog of construction cranes from the early 1900's and contains 142 single sided richly photo illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock with a total of 68 plates. Catalogs such as these were of course printed in far smaller numbers than catalogs of products meant for the general public.

Lot: 21786 - antique ephemera French crane catalog 1924

This is a rare antique catalog of construction cranes from the early 1900's and contains 124 richly photo illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock. Catalogs such as these were of course printed in far smaller numbers than catalogs of products meant for the general public.

Lot: 21792 - ca. 1910 ephemera tinware color catalog

This is an exceptionally rare and beautiful circa 110 year old catalog for grocers' tinware sold by the American Can Company of New York, San Francisco, etc. What makes it particularly noteworthy are the gorgeous full page color lithographed plates that you see in the scans. It contains 114 very richly illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock, and the original price list is loosely inserted. We have been unable to find even a single other example of this catalog and have no way of determining its exact date, but the 1910's would be our best estimate. In any event, it is guaranteed to be absolutely original and authentic.

Lot: 21793 - rare 1911 ephemera lamp glassware catalog

This is a rare and wonderfully comprehensive 1911 sales catalog for the British General Electric Company of London electric fixtures, lamps and glassware. Contains 290 very richly illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock and its original decorative hardcover binding. Also included is a letter on the company letterhead addressed to a Belgian architect.

Lot: 21794 - 1912 Belgian ephemera catalog fireproof safes

quite rare antique sales catalog of Stacke fireproof safes and strongboxes, contains 32 richly illustrated pages on glossy stock and printed in Brussels, Belgium

Lot: 21796 - 1928 automotive steam roller catalog

This is a very scarce and beautifully produced sales catalog for the 1928 Huber four cylinder Motor Rollers, now more commonly called steam rollers. Contains 36 richly illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock, plus a beautiful color cover with embossed vignette of a steam roller.

Lot: 21909 - history of the typewriter 1923 book rare

This is a very rare and beautifully produced 99 year old book titled "The Story of the Typewriter". It was "published in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the writing machine" by the Herkimer County Historical Society of Herkimer, NY., and contains 142 well-illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock plus gorgeous full color pictorial cover. This is the only edition ever published, and we were only able to locate a single other copy currently available, but that one is in decidedly lesser condition, for $355 plus shipping (see the last scan). This is a truly indispensable resource for serious collectors of antique typewriters, and is very seldom offered for sale in any condition.

Lot: 21910 - set of 5 antique deep sea diver postcards

This is a set of five rare antique photo postcards featuring hardhat deep sea divers in action. The card shown in the third scan is a real photo postcard or rppc dated June, 1910, while the other 4 are photo postcards from the same era.

Lot: 21911 - antique 1916 book on dynamite explosives signed

This first edition 106 year old copy of "Dynamite Stories" was warmly signed and inscribed by the author Hudson Maxim. It contains 240 pages plus a photographic frontispiece of the author, who was an American inventor and chemist who developed a variety of explosives including smokeless gunpowder. Thomas Edison referred to him as "The most versatile man in America". He was the brother of Hiram Maxim, inventor of the Maxim machine gun and a huge (unsuccessful) powered flying machine. Hudson Maxim was also the co-author of the important reference work "Chronology of Aviation" (1912) which we have also listed in this auction.

Lot: 21912 - hunting book signed Wallace Taber privately printed 1955

This is a warmly inscribed and autographed copy of a privately printed limited edition book titled "Safari Sagas" by renowned hunter Wallace Taber. The thick luxurious dark red and gilt leatherette cover has an actual piece of zebra hide (different on every copy of course). Contains a total of 80 plus 97 plus 97 richly illustrated pages.

Lot: 21916 - antique mounted photograph cowboy in chaps

This is an original circa 1910s or 1920s cabinet or mounted sepia photograph of a real cowboy wearing his chaps. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21917 - 1864 cabinet photograph famous hunter trapper Kinman

This is a rare original 158 year old cabinet photograph of famous hunter and trapper Seth Kinman. See the final scan for fascinating info about this Wild West legend. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21918 - 1910 cabinet photograph armed Mexican bandit California

This is a rare 122 year old cabinet or mounted photograph of an armed Mexican bandito taken in Temecula, California by photographer L. Fernold in 1910. He "might" have been associated with Pancho Villa but there is no further information available. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21921 - antique 1908 cabinet photograph of an old fiddler

This is a marvelous and highly uncommon 114 year old cabinet or mounted photograph of an old American fiddler named Arnie. Looks to be dated January 19, 1908 and has superb contrast and tonality. Musical string instrument. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21924 - 1911 aviation airplane catalog ephemera

rare 1911 sales catalog for the Doutre automatic stabilizer, contains 24 well illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock plus very attractive pictorial cover and it still has its original string ties and was printed in Paris, France

Lot: 21925 - 1843 illustration of a practical airplane

world's first rare and famous depiction of Henson's famous Aerial Steam Carriage that appeared for the first time in this 1843 edition of the Illustrated London News

Lot: 21926 - 1909 signed famous aviation aviator lot

This is a very rare unique lot consisting of three items relating to world famous pioneer aviator Louis Paulhan. The first is a 1909 stamped and postmarked hand signed by Paulhan postcard from the world's FIRST aviation meet that took place at Reims, France. The second item is a large original 1909 or 1910 studio photograph of Paulhan taken by Branger, who specialized in documenting aircraft and aviators. The autograph seen in this photo is IN the image itself and NOT hand-signed like the postcard. The final item is a rare original 1912 or 1913 three page contract for the "Paulhan School of Maritime Aviation" listing the school's prices for instruction on various aircraft such as the (Glenn Curtiss) "Triad" and "Flying Boat". Louis Paulhan was famous in the USA as well as all over Europe (see final scan). All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21927 - airplane company Incorporation certificate 1911

unique aviation certificate of incorporation for 1911 Iris Aeroplane company signed by officers and lawyers, 3 pages plus cover

Lot: 21929 - antique Wilbur Orville Wright unique aviation ephemera

This is a UNIQUE, as in one-of-a-kind, contemporary hand drawn sketch map of a parcel of land named Huffman prairie that was, after Kitty Hawk, the most important piece of real estate in the history of manned heavier-than-air flight! This map of the Wright brothers' 1904 - 1905 flying grounds was hand drawn by Henri Hegener (who became the first newspaper reporter in Holland or The Netherlands to cover aviation exclusively in 1909) from a map drawn by a friend and supporter of the Wright's named Henry M. Weaver (see the 4th scan for information about him). The 5th scan provides information about the historical significance of Huffman prairie. The text on the back of this map translates (from the original Dutch) as: "This is a situational sketch by Henry M. Weaver of Huffman prairie outside of Dayton (Ohio) where the Wright brothers further developed their airplane in 1904 and 1905". Scan number 3 is a close up of the watermark on this antique heavy stock paper, and the final scan is an English translation of the original Dutch text on this sketch.

Lot: 21930 - 1909 aviation Wright Brothers brochure rare ephemera

This is an extremely rare original 1909 sales brochure from the Office d'Aviation in Paris, France wherein are offered several makes and models of airplanes as well as dirigibles, the Wolseley airplane motor, and hangars. What makes this particularly rare is that the iconic Wright brothers Model "A" Flyer is one of the airplanes being offered for sale- with or without the launching pylon! Contains 8 well-illustrated pages.

Lot: 21932 - 1911 aviation photo pc Wright airplane Michigan

This is a real photo postcard or rppc of pioneer aviation Bonney flying at Battle Creek, Michigan in his Wright brothers "flyer" 111 years ago.

Lot: 21933 - 1912 aviation rppc famous aviator on historic flight

This is a real photo postcard or rppc of famous American pioneer aviator Art Smith. "King of Aviators", seated in his Glenn Curtiss biplane with Mrs. Smith after making history by eloping in an airplane airplane 110 years ago. See the final scan for information.

Lot: 21934 - antique aviation photo postcard Curtiss airplane

This is a circa 112 year old sepia real photo postcard or rppc of a Curtiss biplane on the ground at an American aviation meet around 1910. Hundreds of spectators can be seen in the background.

Lot: 21935 - pair cabinet photographs of a mining operation

two very large highly uncommon antique mounted photographs showing a mining operation with conveyor belts, machines and occupational workers.

Lot: 21936 - set of 3 cabinet photographs of factory explosion

Lot of 3 rare cabinet photographs dated May 22, 1893 of a terrible explosion at Beaver Mills in Keene, New Hampshire. Further information can be seen on the scan of the back. These are all oversize cabinet photos and all have excellent contrast and tonality.

Lot: 21937 - pair antique cabinet photographs of ship

These two antique circa 1915 cabinet or mounted photographs are of a paddle wheel steamer named "Carbon". Wonderful close ups of the paddle wheel and the river barge filled with coal can clearly be seen.

Lot: 21938 - antique 1910 cabinet photograph of a bridge

This is a striking 1910 silver gelatin cabinet or mounted photograph of the Buffalo Beltline bridge at Delaware Ave. in Buffalo, New York. The image is sharp with excellent contrast and tonality, and the original label on the back provides additional information.

Lot: 21939 - antique 1910 cabinet photograph of a bridge

This is striking 1910 silver gelatin cabinet or mounted photograph of the Buffalo Beltline bridge at Main street in Buffalo, New York. This image is sharp with excellent contrast and tonality, and the original label on the back provides additional information.

Lot: 21940 - antique cabinet photograph transportation

highly unusual ca. 1895 sepia cabinet or mounted photograph depicting the transport of a large plate glass window by a horse drawn wagon and on the side of the wagon is written Roberts and Johnson No. 1 and on the wooden crate appears Plate and Window Glass Minneapolis, Minnesota

Lot: 21942 - two antique automobile drivers licenses 1908 and 1911

This lot consists of two incredibly old Ohio drivers licenses from a gentleman named William Helm. The 1908 license authorizes him to drive a "gasoline Packard and Stoddard-Dayton", and the 1911 license is good for "all makes of gasoline cars". Amazing survivors considering they're more than 110 years old.

Lot: 21943 - 1901 automobilia Horseless Age magazine

This is a 121 year old April 17, 1901 issue of Horseless Age magazine. 40 pages total with 24 main pages and 16 pages of advertisements.

Lot: 21944 - 1898 antique automobilia Horseless Age issue

This is a fabulous 124 year old issue of Horseless Age, and it's the most profusely illustrated issue we've ever seen. Contains a total of 48 pages and numerous scans have been provided as this issue contains an "illustrated catalogue of American Motor Carriages".

Lot: 21946 - set of 5 aviation 1912 1913 AVRO oversize cards

This is a set of five rare oversized factory issued promotional cards advertising 1912 and 1913 airplanes by the famous British AVRO company. Information about each aircraft is printed on the backs.

Lot: 21947 - 1912 aviation Curtiss hydroplane mounted photograph

This is an original 110 year old mounted or cabinet photograph showing a Curtiss hydroplane either taking off or alighting on the water. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21948 - ca. 1903 aviation Curtiss railroad car photograph

This is an extraordinarily rare invention by Glenn Curtiss of which we were unable to find even a single reference to anywhere on the internet! It almost certainly predates his 1906 "wind wagon" and, from the look of that highly primitive engine, this powered railroad handcar most likely dates from 1903 or earlier. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21949 - 1906 or 1907 aviation Curtiss wind wagon photograph

This is an original circa 116 year old sepia photograph of the Curtiss "wind wagon". Many years ago we had a real photo postcard of this same image that was clearly stamped and postmarked 1906 (it sold at auction for $255). All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21957 - antique aviation c. 1910 Wright brothers airplane landing

This real photo postcard or rppc features a great action shot of a Wright brothers Model B biplane just before landing. Another airplane can be seen in the background on the right as well as a large sign with times and distances, so this was obviously taken at some American aviation meeting.

Lot: 21958 - antique Lozier automobile dealer mounted photograph

This is a rather large and quite rare antique circa 1920's or 1930's cabinet or mounted sepia photograph advertising a Lozier car dealership in Boston. Superb contrast and tonality. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21961 - antique cabinet photograph Wild West homesteaders

This is a rare original circa 1910s historic cabinet or mounted photograph of a train taking "homeseakers" (sic) to their new lands out west. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21963 - antique cabinet photograph of a Gramophone

This is an original circa 110 year old cabinet or mounted photograph of an antique gramophone or victrola. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21964 - antique mounted photograph of a female welder

This is a very rare and unusual antique or vintage image of an American female or woman welder. The photographer is Weathersby. Comes in its original protective cardboard sleeve with logo. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21966 - antique mounted photograph of soda fountain shop

This is a wonderfully nostalgic circa 110 year old large cabinet or mounted photograph of an American soda fountain shop with soda "jerk". All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21970 - 1899 journey through American west limited edition

Fascinating account of a British scientist's journey from New York to Colorado Springs via Niagara, Yellowstone Park, San Francisco, Yosemite and Utah. This work is profusely illustrated with 42 tissue-guarded stereoscopic views, and includes its original, specially made, wooden stereoscope along with its instruction sheet in a pocket on inside of back cover. This is number 103 of only 150 copies signed by the author! Quarto. XXIV, 241, [1]pp. Untrimmed. Original white and red cloth lettered in gold. Top edge gilt. Route map of the author's journey in gilt on the front cover (see scan 13).

Lot: 21972 - antique 1894 book on Tibet female author rare

This is a beautiful original 128 year old first edition of "Among the Tibetans" by notable female explorer Isabella Bird Bishop F.R.G.S. (Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society). It contains 159 pages with numerous woodcut illustrations and is in its original publisher's hardcover green cloth binding with gilt lettering and a gilt pictorial vignette of a Tibetan. See the final scan for prices of 2 comparable copies.

Lot: 21973 - 1906 Tibet book by a female author

This is a rare first edition of a 116 year old book titled: "A Summer Ride Through Western Tibet", by Jane Duncan. Contains a total of 359 pages, plus frontispiece and 73 photographic illustrations plus 19 in-text illustrations and a folding color map. Needless to say, it was, at that period in time, quite unusual indeed for a woman to undertake such a potentially hazardous journey.

Lot: 21974 - 1906 Tibet mountaineering book rare

First edition, first impression of "the most serious book on that region" (Yakushi) by a member of the Indian Civil Service and deputy commissioner of Almora. Sherring and Longstaff explored Garwhal and Ladakh together and Longstaff made an attempt on Gurla Mandhata which was foiled by an avalanche and they turned back at 7,000 feet - then a world altitude record. Original blue cloth, gilt lettered spine, pictorial gilt stamp on front cover. Contains 376 richly illustrated pages. Photogravure frontispiece of Mount Kailash, 2 large folding colored maps of the region, 2 smaller maps in the text and a folding chart.

Lot: 21977 - 1941 racist anti Japanese sheet music from WWII

This is an incredibly rare original 1941 overtly racist sheet music that appeared shortly after the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. Both the unmistakably violent pictorial cover and the title "We're gonna have to slap the dirty little jap" were perfectly understandable considering the huge loss of life resulting from their unprovoked attack.

Lot: 21981 - antique aviation rppc 1908 Wright Model A airplane at exhibition

This is another fantastic image of the famous 1908 Wright brothers Model A flyer that made aviation history at Le Mans, France 114 years ago. Superb contrast and tonality.

Lot: 21986 - 1934 Rudge motorcycle ephemera catalog

This sales catalog for the 1934 models of Rudge motorcycles of Coventry, England, has an absolutely stunning Art Deco cover, and contains 12 richly illustrated pages of their various models.

Lot: 21987 - 1913 motorcycle side cars ephemera catalog

This is a very rare 108 year old sales catalog for motorcycle side cars manufactured by the Compeer Motor Carriage company of Birmingham, England. It contains 10 richly photo illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock plus cover, and also has two supplemental loosely inserted sheets.

Lot: 21988 - antique 1906 motorcycle stayer photo postcard

This is a 116 year old photo postcard of motorcycle stayer Champoiseau. It's clearly stamped and postmarked 1906.

Lot: 21989 - 1904 motorcycle stayer photo postcard

This is a 118 year old photo postcard of motorcycle stayer Devilly. It's clearly stamped and postmarked 1904.

Lot: 21990 - 1904 motorcycle stayer photo postcard

This is a 118 year old photo postcard of motorcycle stayer Jules The. It's clearly stamped and postmarked 1904.

Lot: 21991 - 1903 motorcycle stayer photo postcard

This is a 119 year old photo postcard of motorcycle stayer Marius The, presumably the brother of Jules The. It's clearly stamped and postmarked 1903.

Lot: 21997 - 1911 rare ephemera from Chicago aviation meet

This is a group of rare ephemera from the International aviation meet at Chicago that took place 111 years ago. It includes an extremely rare postcard booklet (see the final 2 scans for price comparison!), an original grand stand ticket, and two 1911 stamped and postmarked postcards, one of which is a real photo card or rppc and has wonderful descriptive text from a spectator. The ticket had been pasted into a scrapbook or album so only the front can be seen (nothing important was on the back anyway). See also the two other lots we've posted from this landmark event in American aviation history.

Lot: 21998 - 1910 aviation photograph of American Bleriot

This is a very rare original 112 year old photograph of American automobile manufacturer L.J. Bergdoll's Bleriot monoplane. It's dated January 6, 1910. The final scan if of an advert for the Bergdoll automobile. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 21999 - 1909 aviation ephemera very first Bleriot airplane catalog

This is an incredibly rare original 113 year old FIRST Bleriot airplane and motors sales catalog. It contains 47 richly illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock plus beautiful green and gold pictorial cover. The gilt lettering on the cover is actually raised. Needless to say, this is the rarest of all Bleriot catalogs. Many scans have been provided as befits its importance, and the final scan shows another copy for price comparison.

Lot: 22009 - 1908 Wilbur Wright brothers aviation photograph

This is a rare original 114 year old photograph of Wilbur Wright flying at Le Mans, France. A translation of the Dutch printed text reads: "The Wright flyer in which Wilbur Wright made his first public flight in August, 1908 in France". This version of the airplane was designed to carry two people. It was launched by means of a catapult and did not yet have wheels. Motor 32 h.p." This photo, along with those taken at Pau a year later, were all from the collection of Henri Hegener who was the very first "special aviation correspondent" in The Netherlands" in 1909. Many of these photos have his name written on the back. This one also has the ink-stamp of official aviation photographer Rol. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 22011 - 1910 aviation Wright brothers U.K. pilot Cecil Grace photograph

This is an original 112 year old photograph of British Wright brothers aviator Cecil Grace at the controls of the "flyer". The image is sharp with great contrast and tonality but this photo has been cropped as can clearly be seen by the scans. Official aviation photographer Branger's ink-stamp is on the back. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 22013 - 1912 aviation Wright pilot Coffyn famous flight over NYC

This is an original photograph of celebrated aviator Frank Coffyn still on the water in his Wright airplane with pontoons right before he made his historic flight over New York City while filming it with a movie camera. Much can be found about this landmark event on the internet and aviation history books. Special ink-stamp on the back from "The International News Service". All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 22172 - two 1980s female wanted by FBI posters

These are two rare original 1980s wanted by the FBI posters of Donna Borup and Elizabeth Anna Duke who were known as the "Thelma and Louise" bandits after the Hollywood movie of that name. That being said, these violent women were nothing like the ones in the movie, and their despicable exploits can be read about in the information sheets seen in scans 3 and 5. These were part of a large collection belonging to a former FBI agent and were purchased from his son.

Lot: 22173 - 1977 and 1983 female wanted by the FBI posters

These are two original FBI wanted posters for female escaped prisoner Marilyn Jean Buck. The normal size one is from 1977 and the even rarer large one is from 1983. The despicable exploits of this "extremely dangerous" cop killing domestic criminal are described in the information sheet seen in the third scan. These were part of a large collection belonging to a former FBI agent and were purchased from his son.

Lot: 22174 - 1968 first woman to appear on FBI wanted list

These are two original FBI wanted posters for criminal Ruth Eisemann-Schier, who was the FIRST female to appear on the FBI ten most wanted list. More information can be viewed on the third scan. These were part of a large collection belonging to a former FBI agent and were purchased from his son.

Lot: 22177 - two 1995 FBI wanted posters for Lockerbie bombers

These are two original 1995 FBI wanted posters for the infamous Libyan criminal "Lockerbie bombers" who were responsible for the murder of 270 innocent people aboard Pan Am Flight 103 above Lockerbie, Scotland. See the information provided in the fourth scan to refresh your memory about this evil event and its despicable aftermath. These were part of a large collection belonging to a former FBI agent and were purchased from his son.

Lot: 22178 - 1993 FBI wanted poster for Pakistani criminal

This is an original 1993 FBI wanted poster for the violent Mir Aimal Kansi who was ultimately captured, made a full oral and written confession, and was then executed in 2002. His body was repatriated to Pakistan where, oddly enough, his funeral was attended by the entire civil hierarchy of Balochistan, the local Pakistani Army Corps Commander, and the Pakistani Ambassador to the United States. See the information in the second scan for a list of Kansi's deadly exploits. This was part of a large collection belonging to a former FBI agent and was purchased from his son.

Lot: 22179 - 1993 FBI wanted poster of Twin Towers bomber Yasin

This is an original 1993 FBI wanted poster for Abdul Rahman Yasin who helped make the bombs used in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing attack. As noted in the information in the second scan: he was "...the only participant...who was never caught", and his whereabouts remain unknown. This was part of a large collection belonging to a former FBI agent and was purchased from his son.

Lot: 22180 - two 1993 FBI wanted posters for Twin Towers bomber

This is an original 1993 FBI wanted poster for perhaps the most vicious and deadly criminal who participated in the infamous bombing of the World Trade Center and more, Ramzi Ahmed Yousef. These include a thwarted plot to blow up 11 American airliners over the Pacific ocean, and hatched a plan to assassinate Pope John Paul ll. See the second scan for more comprehensive information. These were part of a large collection belonging to a former FBI agent and were purchased from his son.

Lot: 22181 - antique cabinet or mounted photograph construction top of bridge

This is an antique circa 100 year old cabinet or mounted photograph with the hair raising image of a group of construction workers sitting and standing high above the ground.

Lot: 22182 - antique cabinet or mounted photograph of train after accident

This is a very large antique circa 100 year old cabinet or mounted photograph showing a repair crew fixing what appears to be the aftermath of a derailment or break in the tracks. The image is particularly sharp and clear with superb contrast and tonality.

Lot: 22183 - antique cabinet or mounted photo of automobile show under tent

This is a very unusual and large size circa 100 year old image of an automobile show held under a huge tent. In the close ups can be seen a table with car accessories and attractive posters are hung on the wall on the right. We have never seen another photograph like this.

Lot: 22184 - 1800s cabinet or mounted photograph antique wood machinery rare

This is a very rare circa 150 year old cabinet or mounted photograph of the "Gray's Horse Power with thresher, separator and cleaner" for sawing wood. See the close up of this machine in the second scan, and much information about this invention can be seen the the fourth scan. Framed and ready to display.

Lot: 22185 - antique cabinet or mounted photograph of exterminator truck

This is a framed fabulously odd and quirky circa 100 year old mounted and framed photograph of "Lewis' Lice and Fly destroyer" exterminator truck with Lewis standing by. Rare and wonderful subject with superb tonality and contrast.

Lot: 22186 - antique cabinet photograph donkey race in Colorado 1800s

This circa 1800s cabinet photo taken and printed in Colorado isn't exactly typical of the Wild West but is quite an odd and unusual subject which we have never seen before (and I'm sure will never see again).

Lot: 22188 - c. 1930s cabinet photograph Elson's beverages bottling machinery

This is a beautiful circa 1930s large size mounted photograph of the Elson's orange juice beverage bottling machinery. It was taken by professional photography studio Maki in Michigan and has superb contrast and tonality as shown. See the final scan for information about this product and its history.

Lot: 22189 - set of 5 large antique mounted photographs of 1895 Cambridge U.S.A. Fair

This is a set of five large mounted photographs of the 1895 Cambridge Fair showing the various attractions such as a bicycle race and parade floats. The large sign on the observation tower seen in scans 2 and 3 also mentions a balloon and "The Imperial Japs Every Day". Also interesting are the professional photographer's cameras on tripods seen in several photos. This is a wonderfully nostalgic glimpse of the past.

Lot: 22190 - 1912 aviation meet very rare program

This is a very rare and quite beautiful original program for the first "Grand Prix (of) Aviation" held by the Aero Club of France 108 year ago. The Art Nouveau graphics can be seen throughout and the front cover illustration by French artist Maurice Lalau is truly stunning. What makes this even more remarkable is the fact that the original onionskin "dust wrapper", with blue and gold seal, is still present after all these years! In addition to this, there is also an extra loosely inserted sheet with the names of the pilots and their aircraft. Contains a total of 24 pages plus covers. See the final scan for much detailed information about this production as well as this historical aviation event.

Lot: 22191 - 1911 Bleriot aviation catalog ephemera rare

This is a rare and beautiful original 111 year old sales catalog for Bleriot airplanes. It contains 24 richly illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock, and has an extremely rare version of the cover which is dark green with blindstamped and gilt lettering! The regular cover for this 1911 catalog is always light brown and not nearly as attractive. It was printed by the French firm of Draeger who were known for beautiful Art Nouveau and their luxury productions.

Lot: 22194 - 1912 Curtiss aviation flying boat catalog rare

This is a very rare and important 110 year old sales catalog for the Glenn Curtiss flying boat titled "Aerial Yachting". It contains 12 richly illustrated pages plus pictorial cover. In addition to images of various flying boats and hydroplanes there are also several magnificent aviation trophies pictured.

Lot: 22195 - 1911 aviation Bleriot airplane construction

This is an incredibly rare and highly unusual book on how to construct an actual full size Bleriot monoplane. Contains 27 pages with 39 photos, plans, and 2 huge full scale folding plates. There are 4 pages of adverts at the end. This is the only such book of actual construction plans for a 1911 airplane that we have ever seen. The first full scale folding plan measures 34 1/2 by 11 inches, and the second is more than 6 feet long by 9 3/4 inches.

Lot: 22196 - 1912 Roberts aviation motors ephemera catalog

This is a rare and quite beautiful 110 year old sales catalog from the Roberts Aviation Motors Company. It contains 36 very richly illustrated pages on high quality stock, and of particular interest are historic illustrations of a parachute in scan 3 and scan 9. According to Wikipedia: "On March 1, 1912, Berry...hopped off the axle of an early Benoist pusher biplane high above a St. Louis army base, and became the first person to jump from an airplane and land by parachute".

Lot: 22197 - 1910 first aviation magazine AERO Orville Wright owned

This is a unique, as in one-of-a-kind (OOAK), volume 1 number 1 issue of the important American aviation periodical AERO. What makes THIS particular issue so unique, however, is that it came directly from the private collection of Orville Wright and is so marked with his private library seal (note the Wright brothers airplane at the very top of the ink-stamp!). What's more, this issue has a number of Wright brothers related illustrated articles and has a total of 32 pages. This is the ONLY such issue that you are ever going to see offered for sale.

Lot: 22199 - 1941 confidential wartime airplane report

This is a scarce and highly uncommon mimeographed confidential WW2 (or WWII) report on a 2-place Amphibian (misspelled as "amphibion") hydroplane. Contains 10 pages including charts and a blueprint at the end. We will be listing two other restricted military airplane publications in this auction as well.

Lot: 22200 - 1944 restricted military aviation booklet rare

This is a scarce and highly unusual mimeographed restricted WW2 (or WWII) military aviation booklet titled: "Piloting of Flying Boats with Special Reference to Porpoising and Skipping". It contains a total 18 pages.

Lot: 22201 - 1943 restricted wartime military aviation report

This is a scarce and highly uncommon mimeographed restricted WW2 (or WWII) report about seaplane floats and flying boat hulls. It contains a total of 21 pages.

Lot: 22202 - rare limited edition aviation book airships aeronautics

This is a choice collectors' copy of a truly magnificent and extremely rare 100 year old folio on the history of aeronautics. It has a very low limitation number (this is number 26 out of only 500 copies ever printed!), and it contains 21 pages of text and 110 plates. Several of these are folding, most are full page, and many are hand colored! It has a 1/2 dark blue leather hardcover binding with raised bands and bright gilt lettering on the spine, and the original pictorial soft cover is preserved inside (see the third scan). We bought this from a rare book dealer in Paris who was married to the granddaughter of Charles Dollfus. It would be hard to overestimate the rarity and beauty of this book, and we were unable to locate even a single other copy being offered for sale. The bulk of the plates is devoted to balloons and dirigibles or airships.

Lot: 22203 - 1884 stamped American balloon cover superb aviation graphics

This is a very rare and extremely unusual illustrated advertising cover, stamped and postmarked 1884, for "Williams and Young, Aeronauts" of Cincinnati, Ohio. The text at the top reads: "Night ascensions made the Balloon being illuminated by Electric lights. Ascensions also made giving a display of Fire Works, while in mid air. Can also furnish hot air ascensions and Lady Aeronaut". The use of electricity was so novel at this period in time that it was featured as part of the attraction. See the last scan for additional information about these daredevil record-setting Aeronauts, and also about the rarity of the stamp affixed to this cover.

Lot: 22204 - 1911 Waltham aviation meet pennant Metz aerodrome

This is a very rare and quite beautiful original 111 year old felt or wool pennant from the Waltham, Mass. aviation meet at the Metz aerodrome June 15-20, 1911. It features a truly superb color illustration of a 1911 Bleriot Xl monoplane, and is a rich red burgundy color without any fading so it was obviously carefully stored for all these years. Charles Metz was the successful builder of fine automobiles, one of which was notable for winning the prestigious Glidden tour race.

Lot: 22205 - antique c. 1910 USA aviation cabinet photograph

This is a rare circa 110 year old cabinet or mounted photograph of an UNKNOWN American biplane built by the McCabe Penman Aero Company of New Rochelle, New York. Despite an extensive search we were unable to find ANY information about this airplane, which looks rather similar to both the Bleriot XI and the Queen monoplanes. The fourth scan is a close up of a Clement racing motorcycle.

Lot: 22206 - Wright brothers first flight photograph SIGNED by Orville

This is the most single famous and desirable photograph for any serious aviation collector: the first successful flight in history of an airplane, that took place on December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, N.C. This is the card stock photo, boldly and clearly signed by Orville Wright, and was sent by him to various friends around 1930. We've seen another example that was sent by Orville and came with the mailing envelope, and that was dated 1930. Scan 5 shows the letter of authentication, and this will be sent to the winner. Orville's autograph is 100% guaranteed to be authentic and hand signed by him about 90 years ago (he died in 1948 but this was signed, as already stated, around 1930). The remaining scans are of similar examples and their prices. The photos in scan 6 and scan 7 were in fair to poor condition with obvious damp staining, and the final example was, as is this one, in FINE condition and may be considered a "choice collectors' copy". The actual silver gelatin signed photo is always valued at $20,000 plus.

Lot: 22207 - 1911 unique aviation archive photographs, letters from aviator

This is an extremely rare 111 year old archive of letters and photographs belonging to a pioneer aviator by the name of Charles Colstad. He intended to participate in the famous transcontinental airplane race of 1911 (that was ultimately won by Cal Rodgers in his "Vin Fiz" Wright Model B), and Colstad's letter to William Randolph Hearst can be seen in the second scan. This remarkable archive contains 7 unique (one-of-a-kind) photographs and 16 letters (a number of which are multi-page). We have provided 24 scans but this of course does not show everything- such as a handwritten note from Lawrence Rotch and his business card from Harvard and the cover of a Hall Scott aviation motors brochure which were too difficult to scan. In any event, this is the only such archive of its kind, and belongs either in an aviation museum or an advanced pioneer aviation collection.

Lot: 22208 - 1910 aviation photograph Fairchild signed

This is quite a rare 112 year old photograph of the W.F. Fairchild monoplane, signed and inscribed by the constructor to the Emerson aviation motor Company. See scans 3, 4 and 5 for information about this obscure machine that was the FIRST to have a steel tube framework.

Lot: 22209 - 1915 signed aviation photograph famous aviator rare

This is an extremely rare 107 year old sepia photograph of famous American pioneer aviator Art Smith taken at the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition of 1915, and what makes it "extremely" rare is that it was warmly inscribed by Smith to a good friend of his named "Hoeter" Nelson (probably the nickname of his fellow pioneer aviator Nels Nelson!). Both the autograph and the inscription are clear and unfaded, and the image of Smith sitting behind the wheel of his plane, cap turned backwards, with the radiator and propeller in view directly behind him is quite wonderful. The contrast and tonality of this large photo are excellent as well. Much information about this celebrated American daredevil pilot can be seen in the third and fourth scan. We sold an Art Smith portrait photograph that was also signed and inscribed to "Hoeter" Nelson (they both came from the same collection) in our November auction, but the image on this one is far more desirable as it actually shows him in his airplane.

Lot: 22210 - antique aviation invention for airmail airplanes

This is an original sepia photograph of the "Adams Air Mail Pickup and Delivery Device" which he invented to enable aircraft to pick up mail while in full flight. See both the original information sheet that came with this photo and the last scan for much additional information about this ingenious device.

Lot: 22211 - antique photograph of secret aviation invention

This original 88 year old photograph depicts the trial of a novel invention designed by Commandant Robert van Rollerghem to prevent airplanes, after applying a secret chemical, "from being destroyed by fire while in the air". See the original attached 1934 sheet for more information.

Lot: 22212 - c.1945 occupation of Japan by Marines ephemera atom bomb

This is a fascinating and quite scarce large ephemera album filled with images of the occupation of Japan by the second marine division right after the end of WW2 (or WWII). It includes many pictures of the atomic bomb devastation and its aftermath. Contains 40 pages plus pictorial covers.

Lot: 22366 - rare 1908 real photo card of race car

This is a 114 year old real photo postcard or rppc of a race car. We are unsure of the make or model, but it is clearly a race car rather than a normal touring car. On the back is contemporary text that reads: "Champion du Tour de Chambre", and it is postmarked Lyon (France) 1908.

Lot: 22367 - rare 1904 real photo card of a race car

This is a rare real photo postcard or rppc of a Serpollet race car taking part in the 1904 Gordon Bennett race. The driver, Le Blon, became a well known aviator several years later. The average speed during the race was 85 kilometers per hour, which is quite remarkable considering that it took place 116 years ago.

Lot: 22368 - antique ca. 1905 automobile cabinet photograph

This is a rare circa 117 year old cabinet or mounted photograph of a Pope-Toledo automobile with a husband and wife and their 4 children posing proudly in their new "horseless carriage"! This photo has wonderful contrast and tonality and the image is very sharp indeed. Much information about this make and model can be found online and in books on the history of the automobile.

Lot: 22369 - scarce 1920 automobile truck ephemera

This is a scarce 1920 sales catalog for "American Wagon Company" of Dixon, Ill. Motor Truck Bodies. Contains 22 richly illustrated pages plus pictorial covers.

Lot: 22370 - ca. 1915 automobile truck ephemera brochure

This is a very scarce circa 1915, or probably even earlier, sales catalog from the Warner Auto Trailer Manufacturing Company of Beloit, Wisconsin. Contains 14 photos on 16 sides when folded open.

Lot: 22371 - ca.1919 ephemera White truck catalog rare

This is a rare original ca. 1919 sales catalog for trucks made by the White Company of Cleveland, Ohio. Contains 32 very richly illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock, and even shows a number of police vans and fire trucks. Antique truck catalogs are considerably more rare than automobile catalogs because there were so few of them printed for commercial use.

Lot: 22372 - antique delivery truck Autocar ephemera

This is an antique circa 1910 brochure for "Autocar" delivery trucks. An indication of just how ancient this brochure is can be seen on the front cover text announcing: Competition in delivery: Automobiles versus Horses for the Department Store"! Contains 5 sides with text and 2 photos plus stiff covers of which the inside of the front cover is a folding map.

Lot: 22373 - Gramm dump truck catalog 1920 ephemera

This is a large and rare original 1920 sales catalog for dump trucks and special equipment from the Gramm Bernstein Motor Truck Co., Lima, Ohio. Contains 14 richly illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock. Antique truck catalogs are considerably more rare than automobile catalogs because there were so few of them printed for commercial use.

Lot: 22374 - BMW M 1 Supercar brochure rare

This is a very rare original 1978 sales brochure for the German BMW M-1 supercar.

Lot: 22375 - BMW experimental Turbo supercar brochure rare

This is a very rare original 1972 German brochure for the experimental BMW Turbo supercar.

Lot: 22377 - 1907 automobilia Petrol Motors and Motor Cars rare

This is a rare original 115 year old book on motor cars and motors that contains information about rare cars from 1904, 05 and 06. It has a total of 376 pages with 14 folding plates. See the final scan for price comparison.

Lot: 22378 - 1929 Oakland car ephemera factory letter

This is an original 1929 letter from the Oakland automobile factory

Lot: 22379 - 1919 automobile book many photos

This is an antique, 103 year old automobile book titled "The New Motoring". It contains 283 pages plus 30 wonderful photo plates.

Lot: 22380 - 1904 automobile operator's permit very rare

This is an extremely rare original 118 year old driver's license for Washington, D.C.. It is number 910 and highly doubtful if there are any others that survived more than a century.

Lot: 22381 - 1910 cabinet mounted photograph of 2 Buick cars

This is an original antique 112 year old cabinet or mounted photograph of two Buick automobiles with members of the Schorrow brothers' families. Photographers are W.F. Hahn's Photo (studio).

Lot: 22384 - 1911 aviation ephemera catalog and postcard

This is a rare and beautifully produced sales catalog for 1911 Deperdussin airplanes. Contains 13 richly illustrated pages on high quality stock plus covers. Also included is a postcard, stamped and postmarked 1911, of one of the airplanes being offered in this catalog. Still even has its original string ties and an attractively embossed front cover.

Lot: 22385 - 1910 aviation book Wright brothers

The title of this books translates as: "The Wright Brothers and their Work" by Geo. Bia, and was printed in Paris, France 110 years ago. It contains 56 well-illustrated pages and has a beautiful pictorial cover. It is one of the earliest books ever written about the Wright brothers.

Lot: 22387 - 1911 aviation race cloth ephemera souvenir

This is a very rare and beautiful circa 1911 color cloth souvenir of world famous French aviation pioneer Jules Vedrines and the Paris to Madrid race. Printed on cloth in orange, dark brown, and white with gorgeous Art Nouveau graphics. Needless to say, most such souvenirs have not survived over the last 108 years, and this is indeed the only such example that we have ever come across in almost 40 years. It would display beautifully if matted and framed.

Lot: 22390 - 1909 and 1913 aviation photo postcards

This lot consists of THREE antique aviation "rotary photo" postcards of celebrated pioneer aviator Hubert Latham. Two are stamped and postmarked 1909 and one is stamped and postmarked 1913.

Lot: 22392 - two 1910 aviation meet Rouen postcards

This lot consists of two 112 year old postcards from the aviation meet at Rouen, France. One shows the Breguet biplane and the other shows Latham in his Antoinette monoplane. Both cards have vignettes or Cinderellas from this famous meet.

Lot: 22394 - two 1910 French aviation meet postcards vignettes

This lot is for two 112 year old postcards from the famous French aviation meet Grand Quinzaine, and what makes these really special is that they both have the large and beautiful vignettes or Cinderellas from this meet. One shows the Farman biplane and the other shows the Antoinette monoplane, and both cards are also stamped and postmarked 1910.

Lot: 22395 - 1910 aviation meet postcard with vignette

This is a 112 year old postcard of LeBlanc in his Bleriot monoplane that's stamped and postmarked from the 1910 Reims aviation meet. What makes it special is the beautiful and uncommon vignette or Cinderella advertizing "Ruinart" Champagne (we listed another postcard with a different Ruinart vignette).

Lot: 22396 - 1910 aviation postcard with scarce vignette

This is a 112 year old postcard of pioneer aviator Gobe' in his Nieuport monoplane, and is stamped and postmarked from the aviation meet at Nancy, France. What makes it really special is the highly uncommon vignette or Cinderella.

Lot: 22397 - three 1910 Reims aviation meet postcards vignettes special cancel

This lot consists of three 112 year old postcards from the famous 1910 Reims aviation meet. Two of them have different vignettes or Cinderellas and the third has the special hexagonal cancel from this meet. One of them has French text from a spectator that reads "I'm sending you this small souvenir of the aviation (week) at Reims".

Lot: 22399 - 1910 aviation meet postcard with vignette

This 112 year old aviation meet postcard shows celebrated pioneer aviator Louis Paulhan standing by the hangars, is stamped and postmarked 1910, and is has the special vignette from the Lyon aviation meet.

Lot: 22400 - 1910 aviation meet postcard with vignette

This is a 112 year old postcard from the aviation meet at Nantes, France showing pioneer aviator Niel in his Nieuport monoplane. It's stamped and postmarked 1910, and has the special vignette from the Nantes meet as well.

Lot: 22409 - antique mounted photograph Virginia family with shotgun

This is an antique cabinet or mounted photograph of a family in Lodi, Virginia with the father brandishing a shotgun or long gun weapon. Might be a regular family, or perhaps hillbillies dressed in their Sunday finest for the occasion.

Lot: 22410 - antique mounted photograph of outlaw family with weapons

This is an antique mounted or cabinet photograph of a decidedly sketchy looking family of what are probably outlaws. Two of the three men are brandishing long guns, one of the women a crossbow and the picture of their faces is worth a thousand words.

Lot: 22411 - antique mounted photograph of a man seated with a rifle

This antique mounted or cabinet photograph is of a man seated with his lever action long gun rifle or weapon proudly displayed. The contrast and tonality are superb, and the image, possibly taken somewhere out West, is absolutely iconic.

Lot: 22412 - antique mounted photograph of Colorado man with his rifle

This is a wonderful antique cabinet or mounted photograph of a Colorado man posing proudly with his trusty rifle or long gun weapon. The image is sharp and clear with superb contrast and tonality.

Lot: 22413 - antique CDV cabinet photograph man with rifle in Mass.

This is an antique CDV or cabinet photograph of a Massachusetts man wearing an ammo belt and holding his trusty lever action long gun rifle or weapon.

Lot: 22414 - antique CDV cabinet photograph of Washington mountain man with rifle

This is an antique CDV or cabinet photograph of a mountain man from Washington state posing with his long gun weapon or rifle. The image is sharp and clear with great contrast and tonality, and the photographer's name and location are at the bottom of the photo.

Lot: 22415 - antique cabinet photo outlaw family with weapons

This is a rare circa 110 year old (or even older?) cabinet or mounted photograph of what looks to be an outlaw family, armed to the teeth. Two men and two women have 4 long guns or rifles and a revolver between them and the table behind them is full of ammo.

Lot: 22417 - antique cabinet photograph of cowboy with rifle on his horse

This is a wonderful authentic cabinet photo of a real cowboy astride his horse holding a weapon, long gun or rifle. It was taken in Kansas by photographer E.E. Cook, and dates to the very early 1900's. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 22418 - photograph of Native American Indian on horseback

This is an antique cabinet or mounted photograph with a wonderfully sharp and clear iconic image of what appears to be a Western dressed Native American Indian on horseback somewhere in Montana. It was taken outdoors by a photographer from Hazeltines Studio in Butte, Montana.

Lot: 22419 - cabinet photograph Native American Indian Chief

This is a rather odd original circa 1910 sepia antique cabinet or mounted photograph of what looks to be a Caucasian or white man fully dressed in Native American Indian Chief attire, including a magnificent war bonnet, sitting astride his horse "Indian style" without a saddle. We don't know if he was an actual honorary member of a tribe or just posing, but it's a highly unusual image to say the least.

Lot: 22420 - 1911 Native American Indian book signed rare

This is a very rare signed and inscribed copy of a 1911 booklet titled: "The Passing Race" by Otto T. Johnsone. It contains a total of 75 pages on high quality stock with (mostly small) illustrations opposite almost every page. The original pictorial wrappers, though somewhat age-soiled over the past 109 years, still have the original string ties. The only other copy of this highly uncommon booklet that we have been able to locate looks to be in fairly similar condition (the cover of that one looks better, but the interior pages have numerous issues) is NOT signed and inscribed, and is being offered for $325 plus $19.50 shipping.

Lot: 22421 - antique photograph of couple "on the wagon"

This is a marvelously quirky mounted or cabinet photograph showing a couple seated "on the water wagon" which, during the 19th century, was the origin of the modern phrase "on the wagon".

Lot: 22422 - 1912 antique American aviation photograph

This is a rare 110 year old photograph of famous American pioneer aviator Horace Kearney in his hydroplane. See the final scan for information regarding this historical flight and its tragic ending. All of our aviation photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 22423 - rare aviation 1913 Wright seaplane photo

This is an extremely rare original photograph of what was perhaps the most unusual of the Wright brothers' airplanes: the 1913 "aeroboat", which was their version of a hydroplane or seaplane. Information about this highly uncommon aircraft can be seen in scan number 4. This photo also has superb clarity with wonderful tonality and contrast. All of our aviation photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 22424 - rare aviation 1913 Wright seaplane photo

This is an extremely rare original photograph of what was perhaps the most unusual of the Wright brothers' airplanes: the 1913 "aeroboat", which was their version of a hydroplane or seaplane. Information about this highly uncommon aircraft can be seen in scan number 4. This photo also has superb clarity with wonderful tonality and contrast. All of our aviation photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 22425 - rare aviation 1913 Wright seaplane photo

This is an extremely rare original photograph of what was perhaps the most unusual of the Wright brothers' airplanes: the 1913 "aeroboat", which was their version of a hydroplane or seaplane. Information about this highly uncommon aircraft can be seen in scan number 4. This photo also has superb clarity with wonderful tonality and contrast. All of our aviation photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 22426 - rare aviation 1913 Wright seaplane photo

This is an extremely rare original photograph of what was perhaps the most unusual of the Wright brothers' airplanes: the 1913 "aeroboat", which was their version of a hydroplane or seaplane. Information about this highly uncommon aircraft can be seen in scan number 4. This photo also has superb clarity with wonderful tonality and contrast. All of our aviation photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 22427 - scarce aviation photo of 1913 Wright seaplane

This is a photograph of the highly unusual Wright Model G seaplane, also referred to as the "aeroboat". However, unlike the several other original Type 1 photos we've listed, this scarce and uncommon though it may be, is a somewhat later print probably printed from original negatives sometime during the 1930's or 1940's.

Lot: 22428 - pair 1913 Wright brothers aviation photo cards

These are two very rare 1913 real photo postcards or rppcs showing the first Wright brothers' airplanes that were in actual military operation at the Army Aviation School in Augusta, Georgia. See the information provided in scan number 5, and a photocopy of an aerial view taken of several of these Wright biplanes on the ground parked in front of their tent hangars.

Lot: 22429 - 1910 photo postcard of the Wright brothers and sister

This is a very scarce original 112 year old photo postcard of Wilbur, Orville and Katherine Wright and is stamped and postmarked Oct. 30, 1910.

Lot: 22430 - 1909 aviation Wright brothers homecoming medals postcard

This is a rare and highly unusual original 113 year old postcard showing the medals of Wilbur and Orville Wright that were commissioned by the Newsalt Jewelry House for their homecoming parade in Dayton, Ohio.

Lot: 22431 - 1908 aviation Wilbur Wright brothers caricature postcard

This is an original and highly uncommon 114 year old caricature postcard showing Wilbur Wright at Le Mans with Leon Bollee standing on the left. Bollee constructed the airplane for Wilbur at his automobile factory at Le Mans after it was shipped to France in crates. Stamped and postmarked 1908.

Lot: 22432 - 1908 aviation Wilbur Wright brothers postcard caricature

The is another highly uncommon original 114 year old caricature postcard of Wilbur Wright at Le Mans, France. This one depicts him standing on the ground and flying his airplane like it was a kite! Stamped and postmarked and has Oct. 2, 1908 on the back from the sender.

Lot: 22433 - 1908 or 1909 aviation Wright brothers Japanese postcard very rare

This is an extremely rare and uncommon original 113 year old Japanese postcard of the Wright brothers Type "A" airplane. It's unstamped and we can't read Japanese, but it's either from 1908 or 1909 at the latest. For the advanced Wright brothers collector.

Lot: 22434 - 1909 aviation Wright brothers at Pau rppc real photo postcard

This is an original 113 year old sepia real photo postcard or rppc of the Wright brothers airplane in full flight at the world's FIRST school of aviation at Pau, France. The photographer's name was Calizzo and appears on the bottom right. The printed text reads: "Pau School of Aviation- in the air".

Lot: 22435 - 1909 aviation Wright brothers rppc real photo card at Pau

This is a very rare original 113 year old rppc or real photo postcard of Wilbur or Orville Wright in full flight with the Pyrenees mountains in the background at the world's FIRST school of aviation at Pau, France. The handwritten message on the back translates as: "This is where we've been waiting impatiently. He's not flying- snow and mud- no change yet". On the front it's dated Feb. 14, 09, and the photographer's name Seitz is on the lower right bottom. This is the only example of this image that we have ever seen.

Lot: 22436 - 1909 aviation Wright brothers rppc real photo card at Pau

This rare original 113 year old rppc or real photo sepia postcard from the world's FIRST school of aviation shows Wilbur Wright posing with Count Lambert while Countess Lambert sits at the controls of his airplane! The printed text reads: Pau School of Aviation, Feb. 15, 1909", and the photographer's name Calizzo is on the lower right hand edge.

Lot: 22437 - 1909 Wright brothers antique aviation airplane close up

This is a superb 113 year old sepia photograph showing a close up of the famous Wright Model "A" airplane that made history at Pau, France in 1909. A translation of the text on the back reads: "The construction of the airplane of Wilbur Wrigth (sic) in a hangar near Pau". The other official aviation photographer's ink-stamp "Branger" is also on the back. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 22438 - 1909 antique aviation Wright brothers airplane detail close up

This is an original 113 year old photograph showing a detailed close-up of the struts on a Wright brothers Model "A" airplane, almost certainly at Pau, France like the others we've listed this month. Copious information with measurements are on the back plus the official photographer's (Branger) ink-stamp. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 22439 - 1909 antique Wright brothers aviation photograph hangar

This is a very rare original 113 year old photograph showing Wilbur Wright's hangar at Pau, France in 1909. A translation of the printed text on the back reads: "The W. Wrigth (sic) hangar at Pau. At the entrance W. Wrigth (sic) hung a sign "Entrance Forbidden under penalty of a fine" to stop the curious from entering the hangar. Official photographer Branger's ink-stamp is also on the back. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 22440 - 1909 historic Wright brothers antique aviation photograph

This is an original 113 year old photograph featuring a remarkable gathering of pioneer aviators at the world's FIRST school of aviation established, by the Wright brothers,at Pau, France in 1909. This image comprises Wilbur and his sister Katherine Wright, Louis Bleriot, and all three of Wilbur's famous pupils Paul Tissandier, Count de Lambert and Lucas Girardville. As usual, Wright is misspelled "Wrigth" (sic)! This photo was taken on February 8, 1909 and has the official photographer's ink-stamp "Branger" on the back. A true piece of aviation history.

Lot: 22441 - 1909 Wilbur Orville Wright brothers aviation photograph

This is a rare original 113 year old photograph of Wilbur and Orville Wright inspecting the launching rail for their Model "A" airplane that flew at Pau, France where the Wrights inaugurated the very FIRST school of aviation in the history of the world. Wilbur is the one kneeling and Orville is wearing a bowler hat. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 22442 - 1909 Wilbur Wright brothers aviation photograph

This is a rare original 113 year old photograph of the Wright brothers Model "A" airplane at Pau, France in 1909. A translation of the contemporary writing on the back reads: "Wrigth (sic) airplane in full flight". The ink stamp on the back of this one is that of official aviation photographer Rol who, together with photographer Branger, recorded these history making flights for posterity. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 22443 - 1909 aviation Wright brothers pilot close-up of airplane

This is an original 113 year old photograph of famous Wilbur Wright student pilot Paul Tissandier seated in their Model "A" flyer at Pau, France. Wilbur personally trained three student aviators at the World's FIRST school of aviation at Pau. This is a wonderful close-up image of the 1909 Wright flyer with excellent contrast and tonality, and the official photographer's ink-stamp "Branger" is also on the back along with original owner (Henri) Hegener's name. All of our photos are original "Type 1" unless otherwise noted. Type 1 photographs are both taken and printed in the same year unlike later prints that are so often sold as "original".

Lot: 22462 - 1911 aviation famous aviator book My 3 Big Flights

This 111 year old book about the record-setting and prize-winning pioneer aviator Andre Beaumont is titled "My Three Big Flights. It contains 156 richly photo illustrated pages and has its original attractive pictorial hardcover binding. Much can be found about him on the internet.

Lot: 22463 - original 1937 Amelia Earhart photograph rare

This is a rare French photograph of Amelia Earhart seated in her airplane shortly before her ill-fated trip around the world. The printed text at the bottom translates as: "Amelia Earhart is ready for her world tour. She is seated in her pilot's chair".

Lot: 22465 - 1939 two Sikorsky factory photographs first helicopters

This lot consists of two original large factory photographs, one from 1939 and the other from 1942, of Igor Sikorsky seated in his first successful helicopters! Also included is the 12 page stapled booklet titled "The Helicopter History of Sikorsky Aircraft" that accompanied these photos. Note the address at the top left of this factory booklet and the printed info on the back of each one. Rare!

Lot: 22466 - c. 1960 aviation early Caravelle Jetliner catalog

This is an original sales catalog for the Caravelle SE.210 V1 R jetliner. The Caravelle made its maiden flight in 1955 and was in use up to 1972. This factory catalog is in English and contains 14 illustrated pages plus cover.

Lot: 22469 - 1912 Wright brothers photos Cole airplane Fowler historic aviation flight

These are three very large and exceptionally rare original 110 year old photographs of the historic Wright brothers Model B "Cole flyer" that was flown all the way across America in 1912 from San Francisco, California to Jacksonville, Florida by Robert G. Fowler. He was the first person in the world to successfully fly across the country from west to east, just as Cal Rodgers was the first to fly east to west in 1911. See the fascinating condensed report of this landmark event in the final 3 scans.

Lot: 22470 - 1912 Wright brothers Cole airplane mounted photo Fowler historic aviation flight

This is an extremely rare and large original "Type 1" 110 year old cabinet or mounted photograph of record setting Robert G. Fowler in his "Cole" Wright brothers airplane after landing in New Orleans, Louisiana on his history making flight all the way across America from west to east in 1912. See the numerous scans provided, and especially the four information scans about one of the most remarkable events in aviation history! See also our other lot containing 3 large original "Type 1" 1912 photographs from this event.

Lot: 22610 - two c. 1910 real photo aviation postcards Beachey

These are 2 circa 112 year old real photograph postcards or rppcs of world famous "King of the Aviators" Lincoln Beachey in full flight. He was the supreme daredevil, and died in a crash at the 1915 San Francisco exhibition.

Lot: 22611 - two c. 1910 real photo aviation postcards with Indians

These are two very rare circa 112 year old real photographic sepia postcards or rppcs of a large group of Native American Indians surrounding an airplane in Rapid City, South Dakota. We have never seen other examples of either of these cards.

Lot: 22612 - 1911 aviation real photo postcard Badger pilot

This is a 111 year old real photographic postcard or rppc of pioneer American aviator Badger in his biplane with Kirkham motor in Minnesota.

Lot: 22613 - c. 1912 aviation real photo postcard of hydroplane

This is a circa 110 year old real photographic postcard or rppc showing pioneer aviator Walter Johnson in his hydroplane in full flight above a lake. Photographer Williams name printed in lowermost right corner.

Lot: 22614 - 1911 aviation meet San Francisco rppc Latham

This is a very uncommon real photographic postcard or rppc of Hubert Latham in his gorgeous Antoinette monoplane at the aviation meet in San Francisco 111 years ago. The photographer's name Koellein Mieding is printed at the lowermost bottom right. We have never seen another card with this image.

Lot: 22615 - c. 1910 aviation rppc pilot F. Eels in full flight

This is a circa 112 year old real photographic postcard or rppc showing an unusual partial rear view of pioneer aviator Fred Eels in full flight in his biplane. Photographer is Kirkham.

Lot: 22616 - c. 1910 aviation rppc famous aviator Art Smith

This is another highly uncommon circa 112 year old real photographic postcard or rppc of famous American pioneer aviator Art Smith, and this is the only image of him that we've ever seen taken at "Old Settler's Day" in Iowa.

Lot: 22617 - 1907 experimental airplane aviation rppc rare

This is a very rare 115 year old real photographic postcard or rppc of the Hannibal multiplane of 1907 in Ohio. Needless to say it was not a success.

Lot: 22618 - c. 1910 unusual aviation rppc with Sikh student pilot Curtiss

This is an extremely uncommon circa 112 year old real photographic postcard or rppc of a Sikh student aviator at the dual controls of a Curtiss biplane. Possibly autographed on the back but we are unable to confirm this.

Lot: 22619 - 1912 aviation rppc of first airplanes ever at Lancaster, Ohio

This very unusual 110 year old real photographic postcard or rppc has a wonderful aerial view of the first ever airplanes at Lancaster, Ohio.

Lot: 22620 - 1909 aviation rppc Alex Grahame Bell rare multiplane

This is a very rare 113 year old real photographic postcard or rppc of world famous American inventor Alexander Grahame Bell's extremely odd multiplane called the Cygnet ll.

Lot: 22621 - 1909 aviation SIGNED postcard aviator Sommer and other

This lot consists of 2 113 year old postcards of celebrated pioneer aviator and constructor Roger Sommer. The card with the vignette from the world's very first aviation meet at Reims, France was SIGNED by Sommer.

Lot: 22622 - 1908 rppc SIGNED by aviator Delagrange rare

This is a rare 114 year old real photographic postcard or rppc stamped and postmarked 1908 and SIGNED by famous pioneer aviator and sculptor Leon Delagrange. He died in a crash 2 short years later, but much can be found about him on the internet and books on the history of aviation.

Lot: 22624 - three 1913 aviation postcards world speed record SIGNED rare

This lot consists of three 109 year old postcards, one of which is a real photographic card or rppc, showing celebrated French pioneer aviator Prevost in his world record Deperdussin monoplane. This was the fastest airplane on earth back in 1913 reaching a remarkable speed of 179 kilometers per hour! One of these cards is SIGNED by him.

Lot: 22625 - 1910 aviation postcard sent to aviator by aviator rare

This is a highly unusual 112 year old postcard of the rare Koechlin experimental airplane, but what makes it even MORE special is that it was actually mailed by pioneer aviator Vedrines to another pioneer aviator Prevost.

Lot: 22626 - 1910 aviation meet postcard SIGNED by aviator rare

This is a rare 112 year old postcard sent from the 1910 aviation meet at Reims, France and SIGNED by aviator Dubonnet. What makes it even better is that it also has the circular red vignette AND the special hexagonal cancel from this important event.

Lot: 22627 - 1909 aviation postcard SIGNED by Wilbur Wright pupil Count Lambert

This is a rare 113 year old postcard featuring famous Wilbur Wright trained pilot Count De Lambert seated in his Wright brothers Model A biplane, and SIGNED by Lambert.

Lot: 22628 - 1910 rare FLOWN aviation rppc famous aviator Ely

This is a rare 112 year old real photographic postcard or rppc showing famous American Curtiss aviator Eugene Ely is his highly unusual looking new Curtiss biplane at the International aviation meet in New York in 1910. What makes this card particularly rare is that it was actually FLOWN at this landmark aviation meet and has both the special 1911 circular ink-stamp and the "Aerial Special Despatch" ink stamp identifying the flown cards.

Lot: 22629 - 1910 rare 1911 FLOWN rppc at N.Y. aviation meet

This is a rare 111 year old sepia real photographic postcard or rppc of aviator Weeks in his Curtiss biplane that was FLOWN at the New York International aviation meet in 1911. It has both the official circular ink-stamp plus the "aerial special despatch" ink stamp.

Lot: 22630 - huge antique WWl cannon mounted photograph

This is a huge cabinet or mounted antique photograph of what we believe is a huge first World War cannon. Wonderful contrast and tonality, and the image is sharp as well.

Lot: 22631 - unusual antique mounted photo of men on top of electric pole

This is a very uncommon antique cabinet or mounted sepia photograph of a group of utility workers on top of a pole, and one is actually balancing on the wire.

Lot: 22633 - antique mounted photograph of Fireman Pennsylvania

This is a rare antique cabinet or mounted portrait photograph of a fireman standing next to his helmet with number 1 on it, so possibly the Chief.

Lot: 22634 - very unusual antique mounted photograph piano roll music store

This is an extremely unusual antique cabinet or mounted photograph of a store selling hundreds of wax piano rolls of the kind that were played in ancient horn gramophones, Edison phonographs or in player pianos. Never seen another one like it.

Lot: 22635 - antique mounted photograph electric technician strange

This is a rather unusual antique cabinet or mounted photograph of some kind of technician seated in a control room with what looks to be a very large cabinet with electric meters, and also behind the seated man is another smaller cabinet with a large volt meter. There is lengthy contemporary text on the back but we were unable to decipher it.

Lot: 22636 - antique mounted photograph of 2 men in electric control room

This is an intriguing antique cabinet or mounted sepia photograph of 2 men seated in some kind of electrical control room. Note the various meters and the generator to the right of the man seated on the right. Looks impressive and somewhat dangerous.

Lot: 22637 - antique mounted photograph of incline railway Duluth

This is an antique cabinet or mounted sepia photograph of the Seventh Avenue Incline Railway in Duluth, Minnesota

Lot: 22638 - antique mounted photograph early technology

This is a very unusual antique cabinet or mounted photograph of a man spraying some kind of chemical pesticide using a pump wagon. Not electric so maybe steam engine driven.

Lot: 22639 - 1906 shipwreck Galena antique mounted photograph

This is a large antique cabinet or mounted sepia photograph of the Galena that was shipwrecked at the mouth of the Columbia river on November 13, 1906. The crew made it safely to shore and can be seen standing in shallow water at the stern of the ship.

Lot: 22641 - antique International Harvester steam engine mounted photograph

This is a very rare antique cabinet or mounted photograph of a huge International Harvester steam engine, and their logo can be seen about 2/3 over on the right about where the man's knees would be.

Lot: 22642 - antique mounted photograph of horse drawn milk wagon

This antique cabinet or mounted sepia photograph captures a charming image of a horse drawn milk wagon from the Barley Dawn farms.

Lot: 22643 - antique 1925 mounted photograph of Dodge City scout troop

This is a very uncommon almost century old cabinet or mounted photograph of Dodge City boyscout troops preparing to depart for Camp Kiwanis. See the extensive information pictured in the final scan (from the back of the matte).

Lot: 22644 - antique mounted photograph of horse drawn circus wagon

This is a highly uncommon antique sepia cabinet or mounted photograph of a horse drawn circus wagon with coachman.

Lot: 22645 - antique mounted framed photograph of 1915 auto mechanic school

This is a very uncommon 107 year old cabinet or mounted sepia photograph of students at an automobile mechanic training school. Still in its original frame and matte.

Lot: 22658 - two antique photographs Curtiss aviation school Miami

These are two original 109 year old sepia photographs of a group of aviators in training at the Glenn Curtiss school of aviation in Miami, Florida.

Lot: 22659 - c. 1910 antique aviation photograph pilot in Curtiss airplane

This is a very scarce original circa 112 year old sepia photograph of pioneer aviator Joe Stevenson seated in his Curtiss biplane. Sharp image with great contrast and tonality.

Lot: 22660 - antique 1914 aviation photograph military aviator Curtiss

This is a very rare original 1914 sepia photograph of one of only THREE enlisted pilots in the U.S. Army before the first World War (WWI)! He became known as "the Father of instrument flying" and was a witness to the Orville Wright flight at Ft. Myer in 1909. See the info in the second scan about this important pioneer aviator.

Lot: 22661 - 1913 antique aviation panorama photograph Ruth Law rare

This is a rare and wonderful original 109 year old panorama photographic postcard or rppc of famous female aviator Ruth Law and her Wright brothers airplane in Florida. See the third scan for more detailed information.

Lot: 22663 - 1915 aviation photo plus pin from aviator school rare

This rare lot consists of an original 107 year old oval photograph in original frame of two pioneer aviators in the cockpit of a Benoist seaplane. Also included is an authentic blue and gold enamel pin from the Bud Morriss Flying School in Chicago. Much information can be seen in scans 4, 5, 7 and 8.

Lot: 22664 - 1909 two rare antique photographs of unknown airplane

This lot consists of two extremely rare 113 year old photographs of an unknown airplane called by the builder, Blaine Selvage, the "Eureka Airship". We have provided as much information as we could find about this largely forgotten pioneer era aircraft.

Lot: 22665 - 1910 aviation first airplane in Northwest rare

This is an extremely rare original 112 year old photograph of the "Burkhart Airship", which had the distinction of being the first airplane to make a successful flight in the Northwest. What's more, it's the only other airplane to be launched from a rail like the Wright brothers Model "A" flyer that we have ever seen. Except for that, this strange pioneer era aircraft has been forgotten by history. See scans 2, 3, 4, and 5 for additional information.

Lot: 22666 - 2 large 1908 aviation photos bizarre airplane rare

This lot consists of two large original 114 year old sepia photographs of one of, if not "the" most bizarre airplanes ever designed: the Roshon multi wing aircraft. Needless to say it was incapable of anything more than a pathetic hop, and we recall seeing it collapse in a heap after that hop in a documentary about antique experimental aircraft. Nevertheless, these two photographs, plus original mailing envelope, are exceptionally rare survivals from the dawn of aviation! See the additional information provided in scans 5 and 6.

Lot: 22667 - 1910 antique aviation photograph strange airplane

This is an original 112 year old photograph of the "Christie monoplane" at the Belmont aviation meet in New York. We have never seen another photo of this aircraft and it was presumably unsuccessful.

Lot: 22668 - 1910 aviation photograph Curtiss famous N.Y.C. to Albany flight

This is an original antique 112 year old photograph of his airplane high in the air during his record breaking flight from New York City to Albany on May 29, 1910. The prize money for this daring achievement was $10,000.

Lot: 22669 - 1910 aviation booklet of Glenn Curtiss famous Albany flight rare

This is a very rare original 112 year old large size booklet of the famous New York to Albany flight titled "History Making Pictures". This was one of the most famous events in American pioneer aviation history, and this publication, the only example we have ever seen in almost 40 years of collecting, was issued by the "New York World" newspaper that sponsored the flight and gave Curtiss the $10,000 prize. To put that in perspective, back in 1910, $10,000 was enough money to buy not one but TWO substantial houses. Contains 8 richly illustrated pages plus covers. You will almost certainly never see another one of these being offered for sale.

Lot: 22670 - 1909 special aviation publication superb images rare

This is a rare, large and fabulous "special aviation number" of a highly obscure 113 year old American publication titled: Automobilia and Flight". The full color cover illustration of a Native American Indian preparing to shoot down a Wright brothers airplane with a bow and arrow is stunning, though we are unable to decipher the name of the artist that appears on the bottom left. Contains 32 very richly photo illustrated pages, including many taken at the world's FIRST aviation meet at Reims, France, on very high quality glossy stock. This is the only copy of this remarkable publication that we have ever seen in almost 40 years of collecting pioneer era aviation.

Lot: 22671 - 1904 Wright brothers UNRECORDED color illustration first flight

It is difficult to overestimate the rarity of this very large full page full color illustration from January 24, 1904 depicting the world's very FIRST successful airplane flight that took place just several weeks earlier. That history making flight by the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903 was deliberately shrouded in secrecy by Wilbur and Orville and only witnessed by a handful of people. The Wrights were extremely concerned that their ground breaking invention would be copied by others before they were granted patents, and according to our fanatically thorough search through numerous resources devoted to the Wright brothers, this is an UNKNOWN and UNRECORDED depiction of their 1903 aircraft! What's more, it's a fairly accurate rendition, which would indicate to us that details were leaked, and somehow found their way to this publication, by one of the handful of witnesses. Be that as it may, this would be an important addition to any advanced Wright brothers collection, whether private, or museum.

Lot: 22672 - 1910 Coanda JET turbine airplane catalog beyond rare

This is an original 112 year old sales catalog for the 1910 Coanda turbine (jet) airplane- perhaps the rarest of all pioneer era airplane catalogs. The final three scans provide much information about this incredible aircraft, which crashed shortly after takeoff and was never rebuilt. The French text at the top of the title page translates as: "The Only Airplanes Without Propellers", and the stunning Art Nouveau cover illustration was also designed by Henri Coanda. Contains 7 photo-illustrated pages plus covers. Two original 1910 photographs of this (literally!) one-of-a-kind precursor to the modern jet airplane are included in this unique lot. You will undoubtedly never see another one offered for sale.

Lot: 22673 - 1966 astronaut training ephemera plus NASA photograph

This is an original 1966 illustrated 8 page brochure titled "Astronaut Training" that was issued by the Manned Space Craft Center in Houston, Texas. Included is an original official NASA glossy photograph of astronaut Elliot M. See with the NASA code on the upper left margin. See the last scan for price comparison.

Lot: 22674 - manned space project Mercury astronaut NASA photograph

This is an original official NASA glossy photograph of project Mercury astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton, and has the black NASA numbers on the upper left margin. See the last scan for price comparison.

Lot: 22676 - space NASA 1969 Apollo 8 moon flight in Boeing News rare

This is the January 17, 1969 issue of the "Boeing Huntsville News" issued during the history making Apollo 8 trip to (and around) the Moon! Contains 4 sides with photo illustrations. This publication was for internal use only and was never for sale to the general public, and as such is very rare indeed.

Lot: 22677 - space NASA three 1969 issues of Marshall Star news Apollo 11, etc.

This lot consists of three issues of the Marshall Star news, which was the internal bulletin only given to employees of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. These were not available to the general public and as such are quite rare. See the scans for a sample of the articles, including the Apollo 11, 13 and 14 missions, preliminary plans for the Apollo telescope for the 1972 (as yet unnamed) first orbital workshop that would eventually be named SkyLab 1, and an article on Dr. Werner von Braun.

Lot: 22679 - 1928 fantasy News of the Future science fiction unique ephemera

This is a weird and wonderful very special edition of the British Daily Mail titled "News of the Future". It is supposedly an edition of this publication from the year 2000, though it was printed in 1928, and it's full of illustrated articles that can only be described as science fiction. Contains 24 pages, and many scans have been provided because "a picture is worth a thousand words". You will probably never see another like this.

Lot: 22682 - 1952 German space travel book

This German book was published before the start of the space age. Contains 199 pages with several illustrations.

Lot: 22683 - 1945 book Rockets and Jets pre-space travel

This hardcover pre-space age book, is in its original attractive dust jacket and contains 326 well illustrated pages.

Lot: 22688 - two Rocket Jet Corp. stock certificates

The "Rocket Jet Corp." of California was founded in 1951, and these are two authentic stock certificates. The green one was actually owned by famous brokerage Merrill Lynch. Wonderful logo of a rocket ship in flight.

Lot: 22689 - NASA astronaut Frank Borman signed photograph

Colonel Frank Borman NASA Astronaut led the first team of American astronauts to circle the moon, extending man's horizons into space. He is internationally known as Commander of the 1968 Apollo 8 Mission. This is an original period lithograph photo guaranteed to be hand-signed and inscribed by Borman.

Lot: 22692 - 1963 illustrated article on space travel navigation

This is a very scarce 1963 offprint article titled "Horizon Based Satellite Navigation Systems" by Lillestrand and Carroll. Contains 24 pages with a number of illustrations. Scans 5 to 9 are from an entirely separate publication titled "Electronics" of which this particular issue is entirely devoted to the early space travel research of Lillestrand, and are only included for reference purposes. We will also be listing several other of Lillestrand's obscure works in this auction.

Lot: 22693 - autonomous navigation in space travel 1966

This 1966 booklet by Grosch and Lillestrand is titled "Autonomous Navigation Based on Ejection of Artificial Test Probe", and was prepared for the International Astronomical Congress held in Madrid, Spain in 1966. It contains 32 pages with several illustrations. Scans 4 to 8 are from an entirely separate publication titled "Electronics" of which this particular issue is entirely devoted to the space travel research of Lillestrand and are only included for reference purposes. We will also be listing other obscure early space travel works by Lillestrand in this auction.

Lot: 22694 - space vehicle velocity 1960s space travel booklet

This early and highly obscure booklet on space travel velocity was written by Lillestrand and printed by the Mechanical Division of General Mills (who would ever imagine that a cereal manufacturer would have any interest in space travel?!). It contains 9 pages plus covers. Scans 3 to 7 are from a completely separate publication titled "Electronics" of which this particular issue is entirely devoted to the space travel research of Lillestrand and are only included for reference purposes. We will also be listing other obscure early space travel works by Lillestrand in this auction.

Lot: 22695 - communication with spaceships and alien life forms 1960s booklet

The title of this obscure 1960s technical booklet by Lillestrand is "Hydrospin Antenna Systems", and it's about building a new sort of antenna to communicate with spaceships as well as possible alien life forms. Contains 9 pages plus covers. Scans 3 to 7 are from a completely separate publication titled "Electronics" of which this particular issue is entirely devoted to the space travel research of Lillestrand and are only included for reference purposes. We will also be listing other obscure early space travel works by Lillestrand in this auction.

Lot: 22697 - 1961 outer space travel navigation lot rare

This lot consists of a rare and highly obscure book, accompanying technical paper, plus a double-page full color advertising display for the "Stellar Aberrascope" constructed by Lillestrand way back in 1961. The book, with comb spine, contains 53 pages with several illustrations. The accompanying paper was presented at the International Astronomical Congress at Stockholm in 1960 and contains 37 pages with a few illustrations. Finally, there's a folding full color double-page advert showing Lillestrand with his inventions and a futuristic-looking space station and space ships on the right.

Lot: 22856 - space travel 1984 spacesuit EVA unit NASA

This booklet is entirely devoted to the remarkable "manned maneuvering unit" that our astronauts used during extravehicular activity (EVA) or flying free in space! Contains 20 very richly photo illustrated pages, and the cover has a blind stamped image of an astronaut floating in space.

Lot: 22857 - space travel 1962 Gemini and Mercury astronauts

This is a very early booklet from NASA introducing the new candidate astronauts for the Mercury and Gemini programs. Note that Neil Armstrong, who went on to become the first human being in history to set foot on the moon, is also introduced here for the very first time! Contains 7 pages plus a stunning front cover illustration of a futuristic spaceship that, at this point in time, was more science fiction than science.

Lot: 22858 - space Mercury 7 astronaut Schirra flight

This is an original 1962 booklet on American astronaut Walter "Wally" Schirra's famous flight in the Sigma. Contains 49 richly illustrated pages plus pictorial cover. This, as well as some other vintage booklets about the Mercury missions were found together in a binder that was probably from someone related to Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter because the original mailing envelope (postmarked from Cocoa Beach, Florida was at the front of this binder (see scan number 5). The final scan gives some info about this mission.

Lot: 22859 - space 1961 booklet on American astronaut Shepard first flight

This vintage 1961 booklet describes American Mercury 7 astronaut Alan Shepard's history making flight into space. Contains a total of 8 richly illustrated pages. This, as well as some other vintage booklets about the Mercury missions were found together in a binder that was probably from someone related to Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter because the original mailing envelope (postmarked from Cocoa Beach, Florida was at the front of this binder (see scan number 4). It also contained several copies of official NASA photos of all Mercury 7 astronauts. See scan 5 for more info about Shepard's flight.

Lot: 22860 - 1959 booklet challenge of space exploration

This is a vintage 1959 booklet titled "The Challenge of Space Exploration" and published by NASA. Contains 47 mostly illustrated pages. This, as well as some other vintage booklets about the Mercury missions were found together in a binder that was probably from someone related to Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter because the original mailing envelope (postmarked from Cocoa Beach, Florida was at the front of this binder (see scan number 5). It also contained several copies of official NASA photos of all Mercury 7 astronauts.

Lot: 22861 - 1950s book Exploration of Space NASA

This 1950s booklet is undated but was published prior to the Mercury missions that commenced in 1961. Contains 12 richly illustrated pages. This, as well as some other vintage booklets about the Mercury missions were found together in a binder that was probably from someone related to Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter because the original mailing envelope (postmarked from Cocoa Beach, Florida was at the front of this binder (see scan number 5). It also contained several copies of official NASA photos of all Mercury 7 astronauts.

Lot: 22862 - 1962 space travel booklet Mercury 7

This 1962 booklet describes the famous flight of American Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter's flight in the Aurora. Published by NASA's Manned Spacecraft center, it contains 42 richly illustrated pages plus pictorial cover. This, as well as some other vintage booklets about the Mercury missions, were found together in a binder that was probably from someone related to Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter because the original mailing envelope (postmarked from Cocoa Beach, Florida) was at the front of this binder (see scan number 5). It also contained several copies of official NASA photos of all Mercury 7 astronauts. See the final scan for more info about this important historical event.

Lot: 22863 - space 1960s Project Gemini NASA booklet

This is a vintage 1960s booklet, published by NASA, titled Project Gemini. Contains 52 richly illustrated pages. See the final scan for information regarding this important stepping stone to the Apollo lunar landing mission of 1969.

Lot: 22864 - 1967 D.O.D. support project Gemini recovery rare

This is a rather rare "summary report" from the Department of Defense regarding their operational support for project Gemini beyween Jan. 1965 - Nov. 1966. This means the all-important recovery of the various Gemini astronauts and their capsules after splashdown in the sea. Contains 90 pages with numerous photo-illustrations of the ships and planes involved in the recovery process.

Lot: 22865 - space Cape Canaveral Kennedy historical documents 1971

This is a group of four very scarce documents regarding the ceremonial handing over of the Cape Canaveral (later referred to as Cape Kennedy) District from the Army Corps of Engineers to NASA in 1971. See the information provided in the scans.

Lot: 22866 - President Carter Congressional space medal ceremony NASA

This is a rare grouping of items from the visit of President Jimmy Carter to NASA in 1978 for the "first presentation of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor" in 1976. The lot includes a numbered invitation for a Mr. and Mrs. Dobbs, four numbered tickets, two programs, and a 1976 certificate of participation for George Dobbs for being a sponsor.

Lot: 22867 - 1964 space Saturn moon rocket 2 brochures

This lot consists of a catalog and a brochure of the famous Saturn 1B "moon rocket". It was ultimately upgraded to the Saturn 5 which was the rocket that put the Apollo 11 astronauts on the moon for the first time in history! The catalog has 15 richly illustrated pages and the brochure has 4 illustrated sides.

Lot: 22868 - space 1967 Lunar Flight Plan brochure

This 1967 brochure is titled "Lunar Flight Plan: Man's Greatest Adventure", and contains 10 richly illustrated pages plus pictorial cover.

Lot: 22869 - space 1960s Apollo lunar mission plan in binder

This is an extremely scarce vintage late 1960s "Apollo (lunar) mission plan" binder containing about 200 pages entirely of illustrations in a reddish brown binder with a long metal clasp instead of being stapled together. We know nothing else about this as it's the only one we have ever seen! Included is an original 1960s brochure that came with this binder titled: Man in Space, an eight page color portfolio 1961 - 1969 (see final scan).

Lot: 22870 - space 1969 Apollo 9 Mission Operation Report NASA very rare

This is a rare and fascinating original "Mission Operation Report" from Apollo 9 "published expressly for the use of NASA senior management" (see the next to last scan). Contains 77 richly illustrated pages, but except for the first and last 2 scans we took pictures with a cell phone so as not to damage the pages under our scanner, and the quality of our pics is only marginal. See the information about this important mission provided in the final scan.

Lot: 22871 - space 1969 Apollo 12 lunar mission launch pass rare

This is a rare original launch pass or badge for somebody fortunate enough to have witnessed the launch of the Saturn V rocket that sent the Apollo astronauts to the surface of the moon for only the second time in history. See the final scan for information about this mission.

Lot: 22872 - space Apollo 16 award certificate

This is an attractive award certificate given to a Patsy Moore by NASA for her helpful participation in the Apollo 16 mission. The astronaut autographs seen at the bottom are, of course, merely printed on the certificate. This would display nicely if matted and framed.

Lot: 22873 - space Apollo 17 award certificate with all mission emblems

This is an attractive original NASA award certificate given to a Vincent Buzzelle for his helpful participation on the Apollo 17 mission- the final Apollo mission and our final trip to the moon back in 1972. The astronaut autographs at the bottom are, of course, merely printed. This award is particularly attractive because ALL of the manned Apollo mission patches from 7 up to and including 17 are pictured.

Lot: 22874 - space Apollo 13 recovery Western Union news release rare

This is a very rare 100% original 52 year old Western Union news sheet "for immediate release" concerning the splashdown and recovery of the ill-fated Apollo 13 astronauts! See the second scan for information about this infamous mission that NASA ultimately deemed to be a "successful failure".

Lot: 22875 - space 1969 Apollo 11 NASA lunar experiments

This small but fascinating booklet by NASA contractor Bendix, in its rare original envelope, is titled "Apollo 11 Mission Profile". It was issued upon the launch of Apollo 11 on its history-making journey to the moon. It describes the Bendix corporation's role in constructing the Saturn V (5) moon rocket that made it all possible. The final 2 scans provide information about the Bendix built scientific experiments in the A.L.S.E.P. and E.A.S.E.P. packages carried to the lunar surface. Contains 27 richly illustrated pages plus pictorial cover.

Lot: 22876 - space historic Apollo 11 Mission Report NASA

This is the very scarce original 1971 NASA issued "Apollo 11 Mission Report". It contains 217 well-illustrated pages plus pictorial cover featuring a dramatic image of either astronaut Neil Armstrong or Buzz Aldrin standing on the lunar surface with the LEM (Lunar Excursion Module) in the background. See the wealth of information about this truly landmark event in the history of Mankind provided in the final scan.

Lot: 22877 - space 1969 Apollo Spacecraft News Reference NASA book rare

This is a rare original edition, printed in 1969 by NASA and Rockwell, of a highly coveted work designed for journalists covering the United States Apollo program. Contains a total of 330 richly illustrated pages divided into sections marked with colored plastic tabs. See scans 26 and 27 for comprehensive information about this extremely important work produced during the golden age of American space travel.

Lot: 22878 - very early space shuttle NASA brochure

This scarce early illustrated brochure, printed by NASA in 1972, describes the advantages of the STS (space transportation system) or popularly named "space shuttle" NINE years before the very first flight of STS-1. It has 8 sides with a number of illustrations.

Lot: 22879 - space shuttle mission STS-43 press kit NASA

This is an original press kit for NASA space shuttle mission STS-43 in July of 1991. It contains 30 partly illustrated pages plus pictorial cover of the shuttle with the names of the five astronauts on this mission.

Lot: 22880 - space shuttle mission STS-53 press kit NASA

This is an original press kit for NASA space shuttle mission STS-53 in December of 1992. It contains 35 partly illustrated pages plus pictorial cover of the shuttle with the names of the five astronauts on this mission.

Lot: 22881 - space shuttle mission STS-51 press kit NASA

This is an original press kit for NASA space shuttle mission STS-51 in July of 1993. It contains 60 partly illustrated pages plus pictorial cover showing the emblem for this mission plus the names of the five astronauts.

Lot: 22882 - space station Freedom proposal book 1991 rare

The reason this proposal book for U.S.A. space station Freedom is rare is because this was never commissioned. There were constant problems trying to get Congressional approval for the funding, and the proposed budget was trimmed SO often (repeatedly cutting out various equipment and experiments) that the insiders started referring to it as "space station Fred". The entire proposal for an American space station was ultimately scrapped, and the U.S.A. joined other countries in building the International Space Station (I.S.S.) as a group effort. This rare proposal contains 52 richly (mostly full color) illustrations with plastic tabs separating the various sections. It has a comb spine, and comes with a 1989 letter to Senator Levin titled "Evaluate space station" (see scan 2).

Lot: 22883 - space NASA contractor new Titan lV rocket and booklet

This is a 1989 promotional booklet from major NASA contractor Martin Marietta Astronautics Group. Contains 19 pages plus covers and includes a separate color photograph of the new Titan lV rocket.

Lot: 22884 - 1911 space science fiction book "To Mars via the Moon"

This is a 112 year old science fiction book titled "To Mars via the Moon" by Mark Wicks. Contains 327 pages with 16 plates and maps. The frontispiece showing an aerial view of a Martian city with flying saucers overhead is particularly cool.

Lot: 22885 - 1909 Wright brothers aviation meet program

This is an exceptionally rare 1909 luxury program from the First German Flying Week, which is how they chose to call this aviation meet. There were two variants of this program produced and this is the luxury version, printed on high quality glossy stock and the cover is real suede with gilt lettering! Among other things, this historic event was notable because Orville Wright of the Wright brothers flew there. Contains 48 richly illustrated pages. The advertising pages were actually printed in red. NOTE: see the next auction listing number for the November 10, 1909 issue of the German aviation periodical Flug und Motor Technik which has a photo illustrated article about this meet, and which actually belonged to Orville Wright with the special decorative circular stamp from his private library.

Lot: 22886 - 1912 Moisant aviation school catalog

This is a very rare 1912 catalog or program from the famous Moisant Aviation School. It contains 14 richly illustrated pages on high quality stock, and it's in excellent condition but the cover is missing because it was bound into a volume of "AERO: America's Aviation Weekly" along with several other rare ephemera items that originally belonged to an early aviation enthusiast named W.H. Cushman from New York. We will also be listing some of these others in this auction, including a contract and letters from the Moisant Aviation School, and letters from the Roberts Motors and Sloane Motors companies! See the final scan for information about the Moisant School.

Lot: 22887 - 1912 aviation letters from Moisant aviators rare

This lot is comprised a pair or two rare letters from "The MOISANT International Aviators" organization. They were mailed on Sept. 18, 1912, and on Oct. 19, 1912, and the recipient was a Mr. Cushman in NYC. We purchased a number of items from the estate of Mr. Cushman including a catalog and contracts from The Moisant School, as well as several volumes of contemporary aviation periodicals, which we will be listing in future auctions. These letters were in response to Mr. Cushman's desire to learn to fly, and the contents are entirely aviation related.

Lot: 22888 - 1912 aviation ephemera lot letters and cards

This is a unique lot of two 1912 letters from the American aviation periodical AERO accompanied by two advertising cards that were all mailed to a Mr. Cushman of NYC. See our other lot of MOISANT INTERNATIONAL AVIATORS letters that were mailed to the same gentleman.

Lot: 22889 - 1911 aviation sales catalog and letter

This is a very rare 111 year old sales catalog plus factory letter from the firm of C. & A. Wittemann Aeronautical Engineers. This early American firm specialized in kits and parts for constructing "aeroplanes and gliders", and the accompanying letter from their factory, dated May 12, 1911 and signed by a Wittemann, was sent to George Richardson who was the President of the Intercollegiate Aeronautical Association who had purchased one of their gliders. This catalog contains 23 mostly photo illustrated pages on high quality stock, and the only example we have ever come across, which did NOT include an original letter from the factory, sold at the Phillip Weiss auction 12 years ago on Sept., 20, 2008 for $340 plus 18% B.P. making a total price of $401 (see final scan).

Lot: 22890 - 1912 aviation 14 issues of "Aircraft" bound w. covers

This is a bound volume containing 14 individual issues of the American aviation periodical "AIRCRAFT". Contains 12 issues from 1912 plus the first 2 issues from 1913 for a total of 399 richly illustrated pages. All issues were bound with their original outer covers and all adverts. The only issue is cosmetic: it lacks the front and back covers which apparently broke off sometime during the past 111 years. This was bought together, many years ago, with 3 similar bound volumes of the American aviation periodical "AERO" lacking the front and back covers, so inquire if interested.

Lot: 22891 - 1910 aviation signed Vuitton helicopter catalog hyper rare

Yes, this experimental helicopter was designed and built by Pierre and Jean Vuitton, twin sons of "the" Louis Vuitton, 113 years ago. Although generally unknown, the twins were pioneer aviators and designed this primitive helicopter that was exhibited at the Paris air show at the Grand Palais in November of 1910. Jean Vuitton, only 20 years old, sadly died three days before the show opened. His brother Pierre signed and inscribed this catalog to Swiss pioneer aviator Armand Dufaux who became famous for flying the length of Lake Geneva in 1910. Pierre became a pilot in World War 1 and was fatally wounded in 1917. This catalog contains 16 pages plus covers, which display the world famous LV logo on the front. The final 3 scans were found on the internet. It would be difficult to overestimate the rarity of this remarkable catalog, of which we have never seen a single other copy, even UNsigned, in over 35 years of collecting! If anyone seeing this has a way of contacting surviving Vuitton heirs (great great great grandsons of Louis) Benoist or Pierre I'm certain that they would be very pleased indeed to know about this UNIQUE (signed) piece of their family history.

Lot: 22892 - 1922 female aviation award certificate rare

This is a UNIQUE and quite beautiful 101 year old large decorative award certificate for an important woman aviator who was a flight student of Lincoln Beachey (and possibly his fiance'). See the 2 final scans for much information about this lady. The award measures a large 33 ½ x 24 inches and is magnificently illustrated as can be seen by the scans. At the bottom right is a long inscription dedicated to Gatlin (see scan 4), and it's dated 1922. Also included is a photograph of Gatlin being presented with the key to the Bolling, Washington airfield by the mayor. This would look fabulous if matted and framed for display.

Lot: 22893 - 1911 Indian motorcycle aviation motor very rare

This is an ULTRA rare original 112 year old sales catalog for the "Indian Aero Motor" built for the Hendee Manufacturing Co., of Springfield, Mass. See the information provided in the final scan. Contains 12 richly illustrated pages plus beautiful pictorial cover.

Lot: 22894 - 1910 aviation Wilbur Wright brothers German catalog rare

This is an extremely RARE original 113 year old sales catalog for the German Wright Type "A" airplane. The title translates loosely as: "Participation in the Great Flying Demonstration" by the (German) "Wright Flying machine Company". See the 2 final scans for a comprehensive description of this event. The catalog contains 8 richly illustrated pages plus highly attractive cover with raised lettering and the propellers augmented in shiny silver. A wonderful production both inside and out, and the only example we have ever seen in over 35 years of collecting pioneer-era aviation.

Lot: 22895 - Jan. 1909 Orville Wright brothers aviation letter ALS

This is a 104 year old handwritten letter from Orville Wright to George Besancon, ("Engineer, Aeronaut"), who was President of the Aero Club of France as well as the Editor of the leading French aviation periodical "L'Aerophile". Amusingly enough, Orville misdated the year as 1908 instead of 1909, which happens with many people after every New Year as they're still used to writing the "old" year. The contents of this letter, sent from Orville's hotel when in Pau, are in reply to a letter from Besancon to Orville congratulating him (and Katherine) from having escaped injury in a Railway accident they were in on January 16th (see the final scan around the middle of the page).

Lot: 22896 - ca. 1909 aviation glider or test airplane photograph

This is a rare original circa 1908 - 1910 sepia photograph of a gentleman preparing to take off in what is either a glider or a test model of his biplane without engine or propellers. See the contemporary handwritten text on the back for more information about this 112+ year old private (clearly one-of-a-kind) photograph.

Lot: 22897 - reprint aviation photograph of Wright aviator Brookins

This is a large photograph of celebrated Wright brothers exhibition team aviator Walter Brookins at Staten Island, New York in 1913 together with his passenger Nellie Brown. We are almost certain that this is a later print (though undoubtedly from the 1913 negative), so this is reflected in the price which, if this were an original "Type A" photo, would be at least $100. The image, nonetheless, is absolutely wonderful.

Lot: 22898 - antique aviation cabinet photograph very rare

This is a circa 1909 - 1911 cabinet or mounted photograph of an airplane built and flown by C.C. Rigny of Matamoras, Pa. (according to the information on the front (in contemporary handwriting on the bottom right of the mount) and back of this photo. However, despite an extensive search, we were unable to find ANY information about this aviator or his monoplane which is quite unusual to say the least! The airplane looks completely flightworthy and the aviator is accompanied in this photo by three serious-looking gentlemen, so it's quite a mystery why there is no record of him or his flying machine anywhere. This is, therefore, most probably the ONLY such photo of Rigny and his airplane in existence and actually belongs in an American "History of Aviation" museum.

Lot: 22899 - c. 1911 aviation framed cabinet photograph McCurdy

This is a scarce and wonderful framed cabinet photograph of famous pioneer aviator J.A.D. McCurdy's somewhat unusual biplane. Note the round "cage" with the propeller inside it. It is still in its original period frame, and we've attached a photocopy on the back of McCurdy sitting in it. The photographer's name is signed on the matte and looks like "Cramer"?

Lot: 22900 - antique 1910 aviation rppc Atlantic City NJ

This is an original 112 year old stamped and dated July 12, 1910 sepia real photographic postcard or rppc of a Curtiss airplane captured in dramatic full flight over the beach at the Atlantic City aviation meet. On the lowermost left the name of photographer "Albert" is printed in the image.

Lot: 22901 - set of 3 antique aviation pcs of bizarre airplanes

This is a set of 3 original circa 110 year old postcards of bizarre experimental pioneer era airplanes.

Lot: 22902 - rare lot of 11 aviation motor photographs and patent

This is a rare and highly uncommon lot consisting of 11 original silver gelatin photographs of circa 1910 Adams Farwell aviation motors plus a patent dated Sept., 26, 1915. The photos are various sizes ranging from 7 x 5 to 8 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches, and the patent booklet has 13 pages of text and illustrations. Several of the photos were mounted either on stiff board or on an album page, and almost certainly originate from the factory itself. See the final 2 scans for information about this important American company which provided motors for both aviation as well as automobiles prior to WWI.

Lot: 22903 - ca. 1913 aviation flying boat panorama rppc

This is a highly unusual and extremely scarce real photo "panorama" postcard of what looks to be a Glenn Curtiss flying boat coming in for a landing low over the crowd, with the body of water being somewhere behind the trees and not visible. You can see the spectators all looking up (perhaps somewhat startled?) indicating that this was an actual action shot and not a "montage" photo. We were told that this was taken in Daytona, Florida, but cannot of course confirm this without further proof. Such "panorama" photo postcards are few and far between, and we have never seen this particular image before.

Lot: 22904 - ca. 1910 real photo airplane aviation postcard

rare and unusual real photographic postcard of an airplane either taking off or landing in a field

Lot: 22905 - antique aviation meet poster card rare

This is a rare 112 year old "poster" postcard from the famous 1910 aviation meet at Rouen, France. This card has a striking image of several ladies watching a plane in flight, and it's actually stamped and postmarked from Rouen in 1910. We will also be listing another (different image) poster postcard from this same meeting.

Lot: 22906 - 1909 PC signed by EVERY aviator at world's FIRST aviation meet

This UNIQUE, as in one-of-a-kind, postcard pictures the aviators and their airplanes that participated at the world's FIRST aviation meet that took place in Reims (also referred to as Betheny or Champagne), France 114 years ago. What makes it so incredible is that it was hand-signed by EVERY single one of those aviators! They are: Glenn Curtiss (winner of the world's first airplane race); Louis Bleriot (made the world's first cross-channel flight from France to England also in 1909); Hubert Latham (world famous aviator who also flew in the U.S.A the following year); Henri Farman (famous aviator and constructor who made the first kilometer flight, and the first city to city flight in Europe); Paul Tissandier (record-breaking aeronaut and Wilbur Wright's famous pupil); Alberto Santos-Dumont (world famous aviator/constructor who made the first public flight in Europe in Nov., 1905); Leon Delagrange (celebrated French sculptor and aviator who crashed and died in 1910); Robert Esnault Pelterie (aviator and constructor who later went on to become a world famous rocketry and astronautics pioneer in the 1930s); Louis Paulhan (celebrated European aviator/constructor who took part in aviation meets in the U.S.A. the following year); and Roger Sommer (celebrated British aviator/constructor of biplanes). Roger Sommer's autograph is the only one of the ten that's not entirely legible (we can only see the "Roger" part clearly) but we have had 2 other cards autographed by him and it's clearly his signature. In fact, EVERY signature on here is GUARANTEED to be 100% authentic, and the fact that they are ALL on here, at the very first aviation meet in history, makes this an almost priceless survivor from the pioneer-era of aviation.

Lot: 22907 - set of 6 Benoist airboat rppcs 1914 aviation 1st airline in history

This set of Benoist "airboat" real photo postcards or rppcs show the same famous Type XlV hydroplane, or "airboat" as he called it, that was used in Florida during the world's very FIRST scheduled airline! See the final scan for more information about this landmark event. All 6 of these cards show the airboat(s) being flown at Ceder Point, Ohio in 1914. Real photo postcards of these very same Benoist XlV airboats being flown in Florida sell (quickly!) for at least $100 apiece because of that historical connection, so this set is very inexpensive by comparison.

Lot: 22908 - 1911 aviation real photo postcard or rppc of a crashed airplane

This is a 112 year old highly unusual image of a crashed monoplane tilted on its side with a group of 12 men posing in front of it. No idea where this was taken or what model of monoplane this was, but the image itself is definitely rather striking.

Lot: 22909 - c. 1910 aviation rppc wonderful image Bleriot airplane

This circa 1910 real photo postcard or rppc has a superb image of a Bleriot monoplane in Osceola, Iowa getting ready to take off with a crowd of spectators in the background. Exceptional contrast and tonality.

Lot: 22910 - c. 1910 aviation rppc of an A.V. Roe triplane

This is a beautifully sharp and clear real photo postcard or rppc of the (A.V.) Roe triplane surrounded by spectators. Wonderful contrast and tonality.

Lot: 22911 - c. 1912 aviation rppc of Curtiss flying boat side view

This is a particularly nice circa 111 year old real photo postcard or rppc showing a close up side view image of a Curtiss flying boat with great detail. The photographer's name, Benner, is blindstamped on the lower left.

Lot: 22912 - c. 1911 aviation rppc of Willard in a Curtiss in full flight rare

This is a circa 112 year old real photo postcard or rppc of pioneer aviator Willard in full flight in his Curtiss biplane at Olean with spectators in the distance. This is a rare and unusual image.

Lot: 22913 - 1910 aviation rppc Curtiss airplane at auto show rare

This is a rare and highly unusual 113 year old real photo postcard or rppc showing a Curtiss biplane on display at the 1910 Binghamton automobile show! On the back is written: "First aeroplane shown in Binghamton". We have never seen another image like this in over 35 years of collecting early aviation.

Lot: 22914 - c. 1912 aviation rppc of Curtiss school airplanes

This is a wonderful and very uncommon circa 111 year old sepia real photo postcard or rppc showing a group of Curtiss flying boats at the Curtiss School of aviation. We've seen this same image in a book and it was titled as such.

Lot: 22915 - c. 1908 aviation rppc Curtiss propeller test on ice boat

This is an extremely unusual circa 115 year old real photo postcard or rppc of: "Testing Jones airship propeller on ice boat. Speed 35 miles per hour. Estimated airship speed 30 Mi." We have also listed in this auction a fabulously rare original 1907 sales catalog of a weird multi-winged airplane built by Jones that had the distinction of using the very first Curtiss aviation motor. It was, of course, a total failure as can be seen by how it looked in the double-page color illustration; but Jones later went on to build a successful airship dirigible for which the propeller was provided by Curtiss.

Lot: 22916 - 1910 aviation rppc of Max Lillie crash in Dewitt, Iowa

This is an unusual 113 year old real photo postcard or rppc showing spectators gazing at the crashed airplane of pioneer aviator Max Lillie at Dewitt, Iowa in 1910. A description of this crash can be read in: "Iowa takes to the Air", Ann Pellegrino, 1980, p. 165.

Lot: 22917 - 1841 occult book on hypnotism Mesmerism

This is a scarce and remarkably comprehensive first edition book from Burdin and Dubois, printed in 1841, about the history of Mesmerism or Animal Magnetism. It has been called "the most complete history of animal magnetism published up to its time" (see the final scan for more detailed information). Contains a 47 page introduction plus 652 pages main text. This is actually a higher number of pages than appears in the information sheet, but this total has been verified twice. Bound in its somewhat worn though still solid original mid-19th century hardcover binding, but has some condition issues such as a number of contemporary ink stamps from a hospital library (though no other library markings).

Lot: 22918 - ancient occult book Mesmerism hypnotism 1828

This almost 200 year old book is the Dutch (from Holland or The Netherlands) translation of a famous tome on Animal Magnetism by J.P.F. Deleuze in 1825. The English translation of the full title is: "A Practical Lesson on Animal Magnetism from the French, with an introduction by B.J. Meyer, Magnetizer in Rotterdam". Contains xv plus 459 pages on high quality (ragpaper?) stock, and has a beautiful original contemporary publisher's 1/8 leather hardcover binding with red and gilt label on the spine. We were unable to locate even a single other copy of this title being offered for sale.

Lot: 22919 - 1785 hypnotism Mesmerism book very rare

This is a very scarce 237 year old antique book about hypnosis which, at that period in history, was still known as Mesmerism or Animal Magnetism. It is attributed to Delandine, was printed in Paris, and contains 203 pages of text with a number of attractive printer's devices as shown in the scans.

Lot: 22920 - 1813 book on hypnotism Mesmerism important

This antique 1813 book, which is the first edition with 2 volumes bound together, was described by Caillet as an "indispensable historical work on Animal Magnetism". The first part is devoted to the history and practice of what we now call hypnotism or hypnosis, and the second part contains an analysis, and extracts, from the principal works on the subject published up to 1813. Contains a total of 642 pages, and has been preserved for posterity in an attractive 20th century hardcover binding with marbled boards.

Lot: 22921 - 1880 book on drug morphine opioid addiction

This is a very scarce antique medical book in German about morphine addicts and opioid addiction. Contains 239 pages and is in a 20th century full leather binding. See the 1970s catalog listing in the final scan for price comparison.

Lot: 22922 - antique medical ephemera X ray brochure rare

This is an exceptionally rare 120 year old ephemera pictorial advertising brochure for an antique commercial x-ray machine manufactured by the Frank S. Betz & Co. of Chicago. Needless to say, this was one of the earliest such x-ray machines made in the U.S.A., and so obscure that we've been unable to find even a single reference to it on Google.

Lot: 22923 - 1899 book Braid on Hypnotism occult Mesmerism

This is a scarce English edition of "Braid on Hypnotism" translated by famous occult author A.E. Waite. It contains 392 pages and has a beautiful ex-libris from the royal Denham court library with no other markings. Original dark red publishers hardcover binding with gilt lettering on the spine.

Lot: 22924 - 1888 occult book Mesmerism hypnotism suggestion

This is a famous groundbreaking 134 year old French book about the power of suggestion in hypnosis by Dr. Hippolyte Bernheim titled "De La Suggestion...". Contains 631 pages, and is in its original publisher's dark maroon hardcover binding with bright gilt lettering on the front cover and slightly faded gilt lettering on the spine.

Lot: 22925 - 1897 hypnosis occult hypnotism book

The full title of this scarce 126 year old book is: "Leaves from the Notebook of a Hypnotist Including Revelations of a Mahatma". It contains 357 pages with a number of fascinating photographic plates.

Lot: 22926 - 1894 occult book on hypnotism Mesmerism telepathy

The full title of this RARE 129 year old book is: "Hypnotism, How it is Done, its Uses and Dangers". It contains 373 pages, and is in its original publisher's hardcover binding with bright gilt lettering. See the third scan for price comparison.

Lot: 22927 - 1898 occult book on hypnotism hypnotic suggestion

The full title of this scarce 125 year old book is: Lessons in Hypnotism and the Use of Suggestion Based upon the Neuron Motility Hypothesis". It contains 192 pages and is in its original publisher's hardcover binding.

Lot: 22928 - 1854 occult book on hypnotism Mesmerism spirits. etc. rare

The title of this RARE 169 year old occult book is: "Spirit Manifestations Examined and Explained, an Exposition of the Involuntary Powers and Instincts of the Human Mind". The esteemed author, John Bovee Dods, also wrote a number of other serious books about hypnotism and Mesmerism, though this one has more information about spirit manifestations than the others. It contains 252 pages and is still in its original publisher's dark brown blind stamped hardcover binding with somewhat faded gilt lettering on the spine. See the final scan for price comparison.

Lot: 22929 - 1784 important occult Mesmerism hypnotism book

The title of this famous work translates as: Reasoned Analysis of the Report of the Commissioners Charged by the King to Examine Animal Magnetism", by J.B. Bonnefoy member of the Royal College and Surgeon in Lyon. If you are a serious collector of early hypnosis, Mesmerism or Animal Magnetism literature then you know what an important work this is! Contains 89 pages on 18th century ragweed paper that will basically last "forever". Rebound in attractive marbled boards.

Lot: 22930 - ca. 1919 ephemera automotive truck catalog

This is a scarce ca. 1919 or 1920 full color sales catalog for Gramm- Bernstein trucks. It was printed in Lima, Ohio, and contains 14 well-illustrated pages plus attractive cover.

Lot: 22931 - sample automobile ephemera catalog 1925 rare

This is a truly unique sample automobile sales catalog from 1925. It is an actual mock-up done by an illustrator using gouache and executed entirely by hand. It's not clear if the "Royal" automobile in question is an imaginary marque or has something to do with a car of the same name that was produced between 1906 - 1910. But we think this was just a generic marque that was used to show other manufacturers what this artist was able to offer. Contains 7 pages with text and hand drawn illustrations, plus 11 totally blank pages. The illustrations are quite beautiful as you can see.

Lot: 22932 - 1906 automobile ephemera program rare

This is a rare program for the 1906 Fifth Annual Tri-State Automobile Show that took place in Detroit from February 12 to 17, 1906. Contains 36 well illustrated pages with wonderful advertisements for brass era automobiles.

Lot: 22933 - c.1903 Oldsmobile automobile brochure ephemera

This is a rare original circa 119 year old brochure for Oldsmobile cars and trucks. These are SO ancient that they utilize a rudder instead of a steering wheel. Text is in French, and translates as "Oldsmobile automobile and delivery truck" and "Its not a luxury but a necessity!". Contains 4 sides with 2 illustrations.

Lot: 22934 - 1904 Orient automobile cover USA ephemera

This is a rare original 118 year old illustrated cover or envelope featuring the new 1904 season "Orient Buckboard" automobile. It's stamped and postmarked 1903 Waltham Mass (see final scan), and is so ancient that it has a rudder instead of a steering wheel.

Lot: 22935 - 1936 Mercedes-Benz automobile color catalog rare

This is a rare and beautiful original 87 year old full color German catalog of the famous Mercedes-Benz TYP 290 six cylinder. It contains 40 pages on high quality glossy stock richly illustrated with their various models, and the original orange and silver cover is still in fantastic condition. The last 3 scans show several models of the 290 recently offered for sale- one for $750,948, and the others are all P.O.R. (price on request), which should give you an idea of just how valuable and sought after these cars are! We've also listed 2 other very rare pre-war Mercedes-Benz full color catalogs in this auction.

Lot: 22936 - 1937 Mercedes-Benz TYP 320 full color automobile catalog rare

This is a superb original 86 year old full color German sales catalog for the elegant Mercedes-Benz TYP 320. It was the direct successor to the fabled TYP 290 (we have also listed the 290 catalog in this auction) and was, if anything, even more beautiful. Contains 18 very richly illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock, and is still in its original orange and black softcover binding, See the 12th scan for additional information, and the final scan shows a TYP 320 that recently sold at auction for EUR 615,175.

Lot: 22937 - 120 year old Duryea automobile brochure rare

This rare original Duryea brochure is dated July, 1903 which is so old that the company was still called the "Duryea Power Co.! It has 4 sides with three photographic illustrations of their automobiles (which they were still calling "carriages").

Lot: 22938 - 1899 Winton automobile catalog rare

This is an original 124 year old sales catalog from "The Winton Motor Carriage Co." of Cleveland, Ohio. It's so old that they were still using the term "motor carriage", which became shortened over the years to "car"! It contains 32 pages on high quality glossy stock with a number of photo illustrations. Page 31 is numbered 32, but this is a simple typo as we've compared it to another 1899 Winton catalog and that one was misnumbered as 32 as well.

Lot: 22939 - two 1901 automobile ephemera catalogs rare

These are 2 rare original 122 year-old sales catalogs or, more accurately, a catalog and a brochure, for the Kidder automobile or "motor vehicle". This model is so old that it has a rudder instead of a steering wheel..! The catalog has 15 pages and on the first page and page 13 there are photo illustrations of their car and their truck tipped in (scan 5 is a photocopy of this car from the internet). The brochure has 8 sides with a fabulous double-page part color photo of the Kidder "Light Runabout".

Lot: 22940 - c. 1901 ephemera Adams motorcycle automobile oil, etc.

This is a very rare circa 120+ year-old 6 sided folder for A.L. Adams of Worcester, Mass. motorcycle, or motor tricycle, and automobile grease, oil, chains, etc. Needless to say, this is a very rare piece of ancient automobile and motorcycle ephemera.

Lot: 22941 - 123 year old automobile ephemera brochure rare

This original 123 year-old six-sided advertising brochure for Bardon Traction Automobiles was distributed at the Universal Exposition in Paris, France in the year 1900, where the Bardon won the first prize and a gold medal in the category of alcohol powered automobiles. It ran on "essence of petroleum mixed with alcohol", and had an actual steering wheel instead of the usual rudder. On the back are listed several record-breaking accomplishments such as at the "Cote de Gaillon" where it ran one kilometer in 3 minutes 51 seconds on November 11, 1900. This is a very rare piece of ancient automobile ephemera as may be imagined.

Lot: 22942 - 1902 automobile motorcycle ephemera catalog rare

This is a very rare original 121 year-old sales catalog for the Buffalo Automobile and "Motor Bicycle", or motorcycle. If you read the information on the final scan you'll see that this company was the successor to the E.R. Thomas Motor Company, which was also based in Buffalo. The legendary 1908 "Thomas Flyer" was the car that won the prestigious New York to Paris race of that year. Be that as it may, this fascinating catalog contains 24 richly illustrated pages of the various types of vehicles and motors offered for the 1902 season, and the testimonials on the back cover are both dated January, 1902, so it was actually published 122 years ago in 1901.

Lot: 22943 - 1897 Columbia automobile ephemera advert card rare

This is a very rare 126 year old advertising card promoting the 1897 Columbia Motor Carriage Mark lV with a beautiful photo illustration. Built by the Pope Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut, this exclusive "horseless carriage" was priced at $3,000 in 1897 and, according to the inflation calculator at the Dollar Times website, which only goes back to 1914, that $3,000 price was equivalent to $83, 641 in today's dollar, so in 1897 it was more than $90,000! For some strange reason, an ink-stamp for H. Hardison at the "Gazette and Courier office" was faintly stamped about 25 times on this card. It appears that Mr. Hardison must have had a rather serious case of obsessive-compulsive disorder (O.C.D.).

Lot: 22944 - 123 year old Eastman Automobile Co., ephemera rare

This is an original pictorial envelope from the Eastman Automobile Company dated from the year 1900. They built an "electro-cycle" and a steam powered runabout, which was the first in the country to have an all sheet-metal body. See the information provided in the third and final scan.

Lot: 22945 - 1904 automobile ephemera Northern sales catalog rare

This is a rare and attractive original 119 year-old sales catalog from the Northern automobile company of Detroit, Michigan. It contains 22 richly illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock plus a beautifully decorative pictorial cover. See the final scan for more information about this maker.

Lot: 22946 - c. 1902 Prescott steam automobile ephemera catalog rare

This is an original circa 120 year-old sales catalog for the Prescott steam automobile. It contains 20 well-illustrated pages on high quality glossy stock plus attractive decorative covers. See the final scan for information about this ancient car.

Lot: 22947 - c. 1900 automobile motorcycle ephemera folder rare

This is another one of those "impossible to find" pieces of ancient automobile or motorcycle ephemera. Since folders are far less attractive than comprehensive sales catalogs they were almost always thrown in the trash without further ado after looking at them once. This one is advertising or promoting Wetherbee Bros. "Jewelers and Cycle Dealers" of Arlington, Mass., and claims to be the "largest and best equipped Cycle Repair Station in town". The automobile they're riding in looks to be around 1900 and actually has a rudder or tiller instead of a steering wheel. It has 4 sides and that beautiful photo illustration on the front.

Lot: 22948 - 1894 electric automobile ephemera and 2 more rare

This is an exceptionally early original 129 year-old photograph of a Krieger electric automobile, plus another similarly ancient photo, plus an 1899 automobile touring club membership card! The Krieger photograph is stamped # 352 and also stamped (in French) from the "Society for the Development of Electric Vehicles". The second photo, though not identified, is obvious just as ancient, and the automobile club membership card is dated 1899. Needless to say, this is a VERY rare grouping of 3 of the oldest automobile items you are ever likely to see for sale.