(AVIATION) LEMON FRANK Flights:(AVIATION) LEMON FRANK Flights: Unforgettable Exploits of the Air. New York: Currier Press for the Wright Aeronautical Corporation (1928). Portfolio plain blue wraps with pastedown label (in pieces). With six (of seven) plates illustrating the achievements of early twentieth-century aviators with a number of them signed by the aviator featured. Signatures include: Louis Bleriot two copies (first to fly the English Channel); Albert C. Read (first nonstop crossing the Atlantic in a flying boat); Charles Lindbergh (first nonstop crossing the Atlantic without a flying boat); Richard Byrd (first to fly over both poles); and Charles Kingsford-Smith (first to fly between Australia and New Zealand). Blue wraps stained and in pieces; prints in good condition.
John Pitcher
(American, b. 1949)
FirstJohn Pitcher
(American, b. 1949)
First Flight, 1990
acrylic on Masonite
signed John Pitcher and dated (lower left); signed, titled and dated (verso)
48 x 18 1/2 inches
The Laumeister Collection from The Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington, Vermont
Kitty Hawk ''Wright Flyer'' fabricKitty Hawk ''Wright Flyer'' fabric sample and aeronautical autographs 1 1/2'' fabric square mounted on certificate printed with photo of first flight addressed to William Van Dusen and signed by Lester Gardner framed. overall: H10 3/4'' W8 3/4'' together with Van Dusen's flight log with last page bearing signatures of Eddie Rickenbacker Jimmy Doolittle Harry Vickers Ralph Carrington and several others. closed: H4 1/4'' W7 3/8'' (2pcs) Provenance: From the collection of G. William ''Bill'' Van Dusen. Other Notes: The Wright Flyer was the first powered aircraft built by Orville and Wilbur Wright. They flew it four times on December 17 1903 near Kitty Hawk North Carolina. It was the first successful piloted flight of a heavier-than-air machine. Eddie Rickenbacker (1890-1973) was an American World War I fighter ace and the recipient of the Medal of Honor. Jimmy Doolittle (1896-1993) was also a Medal of Honor recipient and an aviation pioneer. He is famous for his leadership as the commander of the ''Doolittle Raid'' during World War II. Back   Inquiry    Previous Item  Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678   © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
PHOTOGRAPH, JOHN T. DANIELS JohnPHOTOGRAPH, JOHN T. DANIELS John T. Daniels (American, 1873-1948), "First Flight, 120 Ft in 12 Seconds, Kitty Hawk, NC," 1903, vintage gelatin silver print with hand retouching, extensive stamps and notations verso, sheet: 7.75"w x 9.25"w, overall (with mat): 16"h x 20"w. Provenance: From the Alan Klotz Collection
1858 SL Flying Eagle proof1858 SL Flying Eagle proof
CHARLES KNOTEK (1933-2008) AIRSHIPCHARLES KNOTEK (1933-2008) AIRSHIP FLGIHT ORIGINALCharles A Knotek (American, 1933 - 2008) "First Airship Flight Around the World" Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Signed lower middle.
Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
This painting is the original painting which was published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for the Man's Conquest of the Heavens series issued in 1983.
After World War I the first dirigible airship Germany was allowed to build for her own use was the Graf Zeppelin. Her commander, Dr. Hugo Eckener, set out at once to prove her superior worth as well as the feasibility and comfort of long-distance travel in the huge airships. His chosen method of proof: a trip around the world. At that time, the feat had been accomplished only once, by two American Army airplanes making 72 stops over a 6 month period. To finance his voyage, Eckener gleaned the profits from the sale of thousands of commemorative postage stamps; charged passengers a fee of $2500 each; and got the backing of publishers. One of them, William Randolph Hearst, contributed one hundred thousand dollars, with the stipulation that the flight begin and end on American soil. Thus, the Graf Zeppeling began its amazing journey from Lakehurst, New Jersey. Traveling at an average speed of 70 mph, 20 passengers and 41 crewmen dined on gourmet foods and fine wines as they drifted above the barren wilderness of such places as Russia and Siberia, passing over many lands never seen by people from the air before. In a total of twelve days in the air, the Zeppelin covered 20,500 miles, landing once again in Lakehurst on August 29th. A fabulous tickertape parade up Broadway in New York greeted the passengers and crew, and praise came from many sources including the new American President, Herbert Hoover. Dr. Eckener had made his point and the age of the great airships began anew.
Image Size: 12.75 x 16.25 in.
Overall Size: 15 x 20 in.
Unframed.
(B08802)
Condition:
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AMERICAN FLYER AIR SERVICE PressedAMERICAN FLYER AIR SERVICE Pressed steel fuselage painted in green yellow wings features brass cockpit single prop with black motor clockwork mechanism. 24'' wingspan. New tail fin section minimal overpaint in two areas.
TODD STODDARD MCKIE (AMERICAN,TODD STODDARD MCKIE (AMERICAN, 1944- 2022), "TEST FLIGHT", 1975, SILKSCREEN, DEPICTS FIVE ORIGAMI TYPE PARROTS FLYING TO THE RIGHT, EACH WITH SHADOWED EFFECT ON OFF-WHITE GROUND, ED. 29/144, PENCIL SIGNED, DATED, TITL...Todd Stoddard McKie (American, 1944- 2022), "Test Flight", 1975, silkscreen, depicts five origami type parrots flying to the right, each with shadowed effect on off-white ground, ed. 29/144, pencil signed, dated, titled and numbered at lower edge, image was used for the Lincoln Center's 1980 5th Annual Community Holiday Festival advertising campaign, framed behind glass, wear consistent with age including scattered minor foxing, light even toning, etc., ss: 35 1/2" h. x 49 1/2" w. [PROVENANCE: From the estate of a Manhattan Collector]
PUSHER BI-PLANE A very early examplePUSHER BI-PLANE A very early example of Wright Bros. design embossed tin wing seated pilot painted in yellow and tan spoke wheels clockwork driven paper propellers. 5 1/2'' l. Some paint loss. (VG - Exc. Cond)
RARE FRENCH AIRPLANE SKITTLES SETRARE FRENCH AIRPLANE SKITTLES SET Based on early French Monoplane that was made and flown by Louis Bleriot the first to cross the English Channel July 25 1909 in heavier-than-air machine. To commemorate this feat this exceedingly rare example has heavy paper wings with wooden open cockpit fuselage containing beautifully hand painted figures of pilots and French navigators. The set fits nicely in open plane which also includes small wooden ball very impressive piece. Skittles 8 1/2'' h. Ingersoll Collection. Replaced rear spoke wheel repaint to underside and propeller.
FOLKSY BIPLANE. American 1stFOLKSY BIPLANE. American 1st half-20th century. Wooden plane with tin wings tail and pilot silhouette. Worn old paint. 23''h. on stand 23''l.
America's First Eagles. The OfficialAmerica's First Eagles. The Official History of the U.S. Air Service 1917-1918. 358 pages, plates. More Information Excellent
Record No. 5 1/2 plane. More InformationRecord No. 5 1/2 plane. More Information Excellent.
STEELCRAFT EARLY AIRPLANE C. 1929STEELCRAFT EARLY AIRPLANE C. 1929 pressed steel painted in black fuselage with red wing single red prop disc wheels rubber tires. 23 1/2'' l. Wear to paint. (VG Cond.)
Charles Lindbergh signed postalCharles Lindbergh signed postal cover, "First Flight Air Mail International F.A.M. 5, Miami-Canal Zone" cachet on Department of Commerce envelope, signed in black ink "C.A. Lindbergh", posted "Miami, Fla/Feb 4, 1929" on front and "Cristobal, Canal Zone/Feb 6, 1929" on verso, 4 x 9 in. Two old fold creases not affecting signature, light to moderate toning. Collection of William P. MacCracken, Brunk Auctions, January 5-6, 2002, Lot 0521; Collection of Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
(5) SMITHSONIAN AVIATION FABRIC—EARHART,(5) SMITHSONIAN AVIATION FABRIC—EARHART, WRIGHT +Lot of 5 fabric artifacts from historic planes, issued by the Smithsonian. Collection includes the Lockheed Vega 5B that Amelia Earhart piloted when she became the first woman, non-stop, solo across the Atlantic in 1932. Also included are fabric swat WRIGHT EX "Vin Fiz," the first airplane to complete a transcontinental flight in 1911, the CURTISS NC-4 which completed the first trans-Atlantic flight in 1919, the DE HAVILAND D.H. 4 combat plane from WWI, and the BLERIOT XI which Louis Bleriot fl English Channel in 1909. Each print measures 15" x 20" with a 2" x 2" swatch of fabric attached. Very good condition. Some toning. One print mounted to board. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
1858 Flying Eagle MS 651858 Flying Eagle MS 65
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AMERICAN FLYER AIR SERVICE PressedAMERICAN FLYER AIR SERVICE Pressed steel fuselage painted in green yellow wings features brass cockpit single prop with black motor clockwork mechanism clockwork working. 23 1/2'' wingspan. Repainted tail fin replaced wing screw. (VG Cond.)
LUNARDI, VINCENT An Account ofLUNARDI, VINCENT An Account of the First Aerial Voyage in England.
Estimate:$1,000-$1,500
A model Bleriot XI airplane, 206cmA model Bleriot XI airplane, 206cm long
Flying Model Airplane, De HavillandFlying Model Airplane, De Havilland Tiger Moth British or American, 20th century, open-cockpit biplane, balsa wood fuselage and fabric-covered wings with exceptional detailing in the wire system and instrument panels, motor registration G-ADXT, decal "DH Tiger Moth", original windshields, wing span 66 in., length 56-1/2 in.,
A Flight, Barr and Barr WorcesterA Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester saucer, circa 1820, painted with the arms of the Honourable East India Company within a pink border, 13.1cm, impressed mark of Flight, Barr and Barr/Note: The Geoffrey Godden Reference Collection/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Collection
11 HALLMARK "LEGENDS OF FLIGHT"11 HALLMARK "LEGENDS OF FLIGHT" AIRPLANE MODELS Including Wright Flyer, Bleriot XI, World War I and II fighters; each with battery operated stand, in original boxes.
A Flight, Barr & Barr circularA Flight, Barr & Barr circular card basket, circa 1845, moulded with overlapping leaf border, the centre painted with a titled scene of St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, on a green ground, 25cm wide
JEP AIRPLANE France classic F-250JEP AIRPLANE France classic F-250 single prop example tin lithographed monoplane marked on wings done in red and silver fuselage familiar graphic image of bird in flight on fuselage clockwork driven. 11'' wingspan. (Pristine Cond.)
(AVIATION) HUGHES HOWARD A group(AVIATION) HUGHES HOWARD A group of six stamped airmail envelopes one signed by Harry Connor and 31 flages (24 US and 7 New York World's Fair) carried on the Around-the-World flight.
TURNER MONOCOUPE AIRPLANE EarlyTURNER MONOCOUPE AIRPLANE Early pressed steel example fuselage painted in green overall wing and tail rudder done in red rubber tires gold trimmed propeller disc wheels. 18'' wingspan. (VG Cond.)
Biplane wind-tunnel model airplane,Biplane wind-tunnel model airplane, mahogany fuselage and empennage, aluminum wings, balloon-tire landing gear and struts, wind-tunnel testing indicated, dual cockpit, water-cooled tractor engine (similar to OX-5), French, 1920-1930, fuselage length 23-78 in., wing width 37-38 in.
Fifty-eight copper snow birds earlyFifty-eight copper snow birds early 20th c. with embossed airplane design. ?
TWO MODEL AIRPLANES An aluminum-cladTWO MODEL AIRPLANES An aluminum-clad twelve-seater plane with propellers, wings and ailerons, horizontal stabilizers with wired elevators, and rubber wheels; and a balsa wood and canvas PAA Dixie Clipper, NC 18605, wd. 40 and 32 in.
Canard aircraft test model, 1910-1920,Canard aircraft test model, 1910-1920, submarine-shaped hull intricately constructed of steam-bent mahogany veneer nailed to pressed cork ribs, convex-curved wings, control surfaces, and canard covered in fine denier linen, wings and tail empennage supported by flying and landing wires, unusual front rudder interconnected with tail rudders, made to test flight characteristics (no ailerons) on ice using slingshot launch method, probably French, fuselage length 98 in., wing width 104 in., propeller diameter 11-34 in.
Piece of Kitty Hawk hangar, printedPiece of Kitty Hawk hangar, printed card, "Birthday Greetings and souvenir of Sept. 17" (date penned in), "The First Hangar--Kitty Hawk" (beneath photo/lithograph of same), "A true piece of the first airplane hangar in the world" (small piece of wood affixed), "1898--My Golden Anniversary Year--1948. May you have Golden Days, too! Lester D. Gardner…New York, N.Y.", 4-3/4 x 4-3/8 in., with printed certification card and history of the Kitty Hawk Flyer. Edge folds, minor toning. Collection of William P. MacCracken, Brunk Auctions, January 5-6, 2002, Lot 0502; Collection of Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
STEELCRAFT AIRPLANE ? 1928 pressedSTEELCRAFT AIRPLANE ? 1928 pressed steel painted in grey fuselage and wing with red tail section & wheels single prop black wing struts decals read ''NX130 '' stars on wings. 22 1/2'' wingspan. Professionally restored.
[BROADSHEET] The Eagle, first Aerial[BROADSHEET] The Eagle, first Aerial Ship.
Estimate:$150-$250
AIR FRANCE DESK MODEL PLANE STARLINERDesktopAIR FRANCE DESK MODEL PLANE STARLINERDesktop aluminum model of the Lockheed L1649 Starliner, first flown by Air France in 1958. Model wingspan of 10-1/2" and the nose stands 6" above your desk and features unique clear plastic propeller "circles". The metal base has a raised map of the western hemisphere with the oceans filled by green enamel or paint. The words "Reseau Arien Mondial/ Air France" are in a band around the base rim. Excellent condition, no apparent damage to plane, props or enamel.