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With an Original Drawing by Clayton Knight

1. [SPRINGS, Elliott White]. War Birds. Diary of an Unknown Aviator. New York: George H. Doran Company, (1926), large octavo, blue cloth . 277 pp. First Edition. Illustrated with color and black and white drawings by Clayton Knight. Based partially on the diary of John Grider and substantially a memoir by Springs, this book is quite often listed as a World War I novel. This copy with a marvelous pencil and watercolor painting on the half-title by Clayton Knight of a British SE5a pursuing a German Albatros. Inscribed and signed by Clayton Knight "To H Montandon". A most unusual and attractive item. Cloth soiled. (23200) $950.00

A Stunning Design

2. (LAFAYETTE FLYING CORPS). Lafayette Flying Corps bronze medal. Beautiful Lafayette Flying Corps bronze medal presented to those who served in the units and probably to those who contributed to the construction of the

LFC Memorial outside Paris. We believe this was produced just after the war. Solid bronze, 25/16" in diameter, 1/8" thick, weighs approximately .33 pound, stamped "Bronze" on the edgealong with a hallmark. Designed and signed by Marcel Renard SC. Very fine condition. This is the first example of the medal we have had. (23201) $1,150.00

Limited to 150 Copies

3. MEEKER, William Henry. William Henry Meeker. His Book. Privately Printed, 1917,octavo, three-quarter brown cloth and grey boards with printed spine label. (viii), (258)pp. First Edition, Limited to 150 copies. Meeker was a member of the Lafayette Escadrille from 3June 1917 until 11 September 1917 when he was killed in action. The text is followed by two

engravings: the Lafayette Flying Corp certificate and of two memorial plaques. Inscribed by William's parents on the front endpaper. Light shelf wear. (23123) $795.00

Fine Memorial Edition

4. WOODWARD, Houston. A Year for France. War Letters of Houston Woodward. New Haven, Conn: The YalePublishing Association, Inc., 1919, octavo, blue cloth stamped in gilt on front cover and spine and with a facsimile of the French aviation badge on the front cover stamped in gilt and silver. (vi), 196pp. First Edition. Printed on paper watermarked, "Old Stratford." Mounted frontispiece and with 14 plates, two of which are folding. Houston Woodward was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served in the American Ambulance in 1917 then enlisted in French Aviation 14 July 1917. He received his flight training from 24 July through 14 December 1917 at Avord, Juvisy, Pau, G.D.E., receiving his brevet on 30 September 1917. He was at the Front with Escadrille SPA. 94 from 16 December 1917 to 1 April 1918 when he was killed in combat south of Montdidier. He received the Croix de Guerre with Palm. A very fine, bright copy with an unobtrusive stain on lower back cover and several tiny foxing spots to top edge of text block. Probably the nicest copy of this title we have had over the past 30 years. (23092) $575.00

5. (50th AERO SQUADRON). [MORSE, Daniel P., Jr.]. The History of the 50th Aero Squadron, being the log andoperations of the Squadron while with the American expeditionary force in France, 1918-1919, with other sundry items of interest to former members of the squadron and personal recollections by the author. [New York: Blanchard Press, 1920], octavo, blue cloth with gilt stamping and decoration on front cover, including vignette of the Squadron insignia "Dutch Girl" . 94pp. First Edition, Limited to 350 numbered copies. The Squadron was organized at Kelly Field, Texas in 1917. After training in the U.S. and England, their first operations occurred during the St. Mihiel drive in September, 1918. During the Argonne offensive, DH-4 machines from the squadron located the famous "Lost Battalion" of the 77th Division. Illustrations include photographs, rosters of officers and enlisted men, logs, missions, and schedules. Presentation Copy inscribed and signed by the author on the title page: "To Charley Rose for a fine job in 1954 Dan Morse".This is in reference to the 20th reunion of the 50th Aero Squadron held in 1938. List of members' addresses at end has been lightly annotated with dates - mostly around 1923-1924. Signed by Rose on the front endpaper. A bit of scuffing to spine, otherwise a fine, clean copy of a book which often is found in rather worn condition. (23121) $550.00

With 30 Signatures Including Daniel Morse

6. (50th AERO SQUADRON). Roll Call. 50th Aero Squadron A.E.F. [Akron OH]: 50th Aero Squadron Association, 1938, octavo, red cloth . 84 pp. First Edition. Privately printed. This book commemorates the 20th reunion in 1938 in Washington, DC of the 50th Aero Squadron. It is a list of those living and deceased, and their families, at the time including their two Medal of Honor winners. Includes "The Rescue of the Lost Battalion. An Epic of the War" by James M. Richardson, reprinted from the May, 1931, issue of Popular Aviation. With short history of the Ladies' Auxiliary and Society of the Sons and Daughters of the 50th Aero Squadron. This copy is signed by 30 members of the Squadron, including Daniel Morse who authored the history of the 50th Aero Squadron. Light scuffing to cloth at corners. A clean copy. (23120) $400.00

7. (ALBATROS ACES). VARRIALE, Paolo. Austro-Hungarian Albatros Aces of World War I. (Oxford: Osprey,2012), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 96pp. First Edition. Illustrated by Dempsey and with photographs. Austro-Hungarian industry produced a series of poor fighter types such as the Phönix D I and Hansa-Brandenburg D I during the early stages of the war, and it was not until license-built examples of the battle-proven Albatros and D II and D III began to reach Fliegerkompagnien, or Fliks, in May 1917 that the fortunes of pilots began to look up. Unlike the German-built Albatrosen, the Oeffag aircraft were far more robust than German D IIs and D IIIs. They also displayed superior speed, climb, maneuverability and infinitely safer flight characteristics. The careful cross-checking of Allied sources with Austrian and German records form the basis for a detailed reconstruction of the dogfights fought by the leading aces. It also charts the careers of the Austro-Hungarian aces that flew the D II and D III, their successes and their defeats, with additional information about their personal background and their post-war lives in the nations born from the collapse of the Hapsburg Empire. New. (22869) $22.95

8. (14 SQUADRON). NAPIER, Michael. Winged Crusaders. The Exploits of 14 Squadron RFC & RAF 1915-1945. (Barnsley): Pen & Sword, (2012), large octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. xii, 324pp. First Edition. Formedin 1915 and still operational today, 14 Squadron is one of the RAF's longest serving and most senior Squadrons. Spending the first thirty years of its operational life in the Middle East, the history of this Squadron is a rich one, but one that, until now, has gone largely unrecorded. Napier effectively brings together all the historical scraps and shreds of stories, which make up the collective history of this unit, from 1915 -1945, a period of great military and social upheaval. The author

himself attests to the fact that the work is not merely about the airplanes operational history during this period, or the stark military facts (although enthusiasts of both these areas will find much here); rather, the work concerns itself largely with thepeople who flew such aircraft. Recording the dramatic trials and tribulations of the people who were 14 Squadron, Napier provides a sympathetic and engaging account of this period of military history. Extensively illustrated. With numerous colorprofile of air craft. New. (22975) $50.00

9. ANDRE, C. H. A. [pseud. Andre Albert]. Above the Battles. Garden City: Doubleday, Page, 1919, octavo, black cloth stamped in orange on front cover and spine. (viii), (248)pp. First American Edition, in English. Translated from the French by Mrs. Philip Duncan Wilson. Translation of "Au-dessus des batailles", published in Paris in 1917. Loosely connected stories of a French airman during World War One. Corners bumped, light shelf wear, front endpaper missing, front inner hinged mended with paper strip. (22814) $12.50

10. (17th AERO SQUADRON). [CLAPP, Frederick] . Addresses of Next of Kin of Officers and Home Addresses ofEnlisted Men of The 17th Aero Squadron. (Cover title). No place [Garden City, NY: Country Life Press], no date (circa 1920), octavo, self-wrappers, stapled. 10 pp. Wrappers lightly dust soiled. (23028) $175.00

11. (AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS). GOODLAND, David and Alan Vaughan. Anzacs Over England. The Australian Flying Corps in Gloucestershire 1918-1919. (Dover NH): Alan Sutton, (1993), octavo, pictorial wrappers. (xiv), 141pp. First American Edition. Using documentary evidence, archive movie film, eye-witness accounts, interviews with those who were there and a wealth of photographs from England and Australia, the authors have compiled a comprehensive written and filmed history of the Anzac invasion of the Cotswolds. Illustrations throughout in black and white. Very fine. (14900) $15.00

Privately Printed

12. (48 SQUADRON). RYCROFT, W. Stanley. Memoirs of Life in Three Worlds. Cranbury, NJ: J B Business Services, 1976, octavo, printed heavy paper wrappers. (x), 118pp. First Edition, Privately Printed. Rycroft was born and raised in England. During World War I he served as a pilot in the Royal Air Force. He was shot down twice and suffered injuries in a third plane crash following a mid-air collision in September, 1918. His war-time near death experiences and hislong recuperation in a military hospital influenced his decision to become a missionary which he did following his graduation from the University of Liverpool in 1922. Inscribed by the author. Wrappers lightly worn. Although only one chapter of this book covers service with 48 Squadron, it remains of interest because so little has been written about this Squadron and its service during World war One. (23224) $175.00

13. (AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS). HELLWIG, Adrian. Australian Hawk over the Western Front. A Biography of Major R S Dallas. DSO, DSC, C de Avec Palme. London: Grub Street, (2006), octavo, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. (222)pp. First Edition. With a Foreword by Commodore Keith Eames, Commander Australian Navy Aviation Group. With 16pp. of photographs. Major Roderick Dallas is Australia’s leading air ace of all time and, with fifty victories, also one of the highest-scoring Commonwealth aces. Until this excellently researched volume, there has never been a full biography of this exceptional pilot, whose fighting career spanned from 1916 to 1918. Flying Nieuport Scouts, Triplanes and Camels with the RNAS and RAF, he was an ever-present threat over the Western Front and the scourge of theGerman Air Force. Hellwig’s book has been taken principally from primary sources (Dallas’ own letters, log book and service record, in addition to squadron record books, combat reports and contemporary accounts), and his resulting conclusions will surprise many. A fitting tribute not just to Australia’s greatest war hero of the air but to a man any country would be proud to call their own. Adrian Hellwig has had articles published previously in Cross & Cockade International, Over the Front, and the Australian Association of WWI Aero Historian’s Journal. As new. (18039) $39.95

14. (AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS). JONES, George. From Private to Air Marshal. The Autobiography of Air Marshal Sir George Jones. (Victoria, Australia): Greenhouse Publications, (1988), octavo, red boards in pictorial dust jacket. (x), 155pp. First Edition. Jones tells of his early days with the infant Australian Flying Corps, flying Sopwith Camelsinto combat in WWI, through his involvement with the training of RAAF recruits and the Empire Training Scheme, to his appointment as Chief of Air Staff. Illustrated. Fine copy. Tiny remainder spot on top edge of text block, otherwise a fine copy. Jacket not clipped. (22544) $20.00

15. (AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS). SCHAEDEL, Charles. Men & Machines of the Australian Flying Corps 1914-19. Victoria, Australia: Kookaburra, (1972), quarto, pictorial boards. 56pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs and with paintings in color by the author. A fine copy. (22982) $20.00

16. (AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS). SUTHERLAND, L. W. Aces and Kings. London: John Hamilton, no date, [1936], octavo, blue cloth stamped in blue on spine. 276pp. Aviation Book Club Edition. Written in collaboration with Norman Ellison. With a forward by F. M. Cutlack. A fine history of No. 1 Squadron of the Australian Flying Corps. Illustrated with photographs. Name neatly stamped on front endpaper, text block a bit foxed. (22365) $65.00

17. (AUSTRALIAN FLYING CORPS). WHITE, T. W. Guests of the Unspeakable. The Odyssey of an Australian Airman - Being a Record of Captivity and Escape in Turkey. Sydney: Angus and Robertson Limited, 1932, octavo, orange cloth stamped in black on front cover and spine. (xii), (276) + 26pp. ads. First Australian Edition. A personal narrative of adventure in the Australian Flying Corps during WWI. White, along with his observer, Capt. Yeats-Brown. were captured while on a flight over Mesopotamia on Friday, November 13, 1915. He spent most of the war in prison camps, finally escaping in 1918. Several chapters refer to his flying experiences, while the majority of the book references other airmen who became prisoners. Shelf wear, corners bumped, spine faded, cloth has a few scratches and is soiled here and there. Front and back boards slightly cracked, top of spine has a few mends. (22884) $45.00

18. (AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN AIRCRAFT). GROSZ, Peter M., George Haddow, and Peter Schiemer. Austro-Hungarian Army Aircraft of World War One. Boulder: Flying Machines Press, (1993), large quarto, red and black cloth in dust jacket. (566)pp. First Edition. The most detailed account of these aircraft ever written covers all manufacturers and their aircraft. Lavishly illustrated with 925 rare black and white photographs and 100 three-view aircraft drawings to standard international modeling scales (1/48 and 1/72), by George Haddow. Color section by Martin O'Connor. Color illustrations by Alan Durkota. This copy is signed by Durkota on the copyright page: "Alan Durkota Best Wishes 1994". A very fine, nearly as new copy. Jacket not clipped. (23172) $275.00

19. (BALSLEY, H. Clyde). DUNBAR, Ruth. The Swallow. A novel based upon the actual experiences of one of the survivors of the famous Lafayette Escadrille. New York: Boni and Liveright, 1919, octavo, yellow cloth in dust jacket. (252)pp. Second Printing. Balsley, from San Antonio, Texas, enlisted in the Foreign Legion for immediate transfer to aviation in September, 1915, and graduated the following January. After spending six weeks in the Paris Air Guard, he joined N. 124 in the latter part of May, 1916. He was seriously wounded on June 18 and spent 1 1/2 years recovering. He was the first serious casualty to be suffered by N. 124. Recovering enough to travel he was sent to Washington where he served in the U. S. Army Air Service. Top edge of boards foxed, else cloth clean. Jacket clean but with small chipping to edges including a 1/2" chip at bottom of spine, not affecting

publisher's imprint. (15809) $185.00

20. (BAVARIAN AVIATION). PLETSCHACHER, Peter. Die Koniglich Bayerischen Fliegertruppen 1912-1919. Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag, (1978), quarto, brown boards in pictorial dust jacket. 176pp. First Edition. Profusely illustratedwith photographs, many of which have not previously been published. A useful publication, with portraits, tables, appendices and bibliography. A fine copy. (23165) $45.00

21. (BELGIAN AIR SERVICE). PIETERS, Walter. The Belgian Air Service in the First World War. (Indio, CA: Aeronaut Books, 2010), large quarto, pictorial boards. 722 pp. First Edition. Destined to be the standard reference on the subject, The Belgian Air Service in the First World War is the definitive story of the men, machines, and operations of the valiant Aviation Militaire Belge from the beginning of the Great War until the armistice. Includes a daily chronology of the Belgian Air Service in combat, biographies of 375 Belgian aviators. With more than 1,000 photographs, 79 color profiles of Belgian Aircraft. New. (22069) $99.95

22. BELLAH, James Warner. Gods of Yesterday. New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1928, octavo, black boards with pictorial printed labels on front cover and spine. (272)pp. First Edition. Bellah held a commission in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. This novel about aviators in war is full of the suspense of life at the front. Pictorial endpapers onfront and back covers. Shelf wear, cloth a bit scuffed and faded at extremities, light wear to spine label. (22816) $65.00

23. BENN, Captain Wedgwood. In the Side Shows. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1919, octavo, blue cloth with giltstamping and decoration on front cover. (xii), 310pp. First Edition. Illustrated with 17 photographs and 4 maps. Recounts Benn's experiences flying Nieuports in the East Indies and later at Port Said. He served on the HMS Ben-my-Chree as an observer, did anti-submarine duty in the Adriatic, and in 1918 he was doing spy dropping with the Italian army. A well written, highly entertaining and informative account. Shelf wear, cloth a bit worn at extremities, spine faded, half title stained from newspaper clipping, name on front end paper. Text block clean. (22855) $125.00

24. BINGHAM, Hiram. An Explorer in the Air Service. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1920, octavo, black

cloth and green boards,deckle edge, t.e.g. (xiv), 260pp. First Edition. Bingham trained at the aviation school in Miami, FL during 1917, and was then assigned to Aviation Headquarters in Washington until 1918. During 1918, he was on duty with the Chief of Air Service in the A.E.F. and then in command of the Third Aviation Instruction Centre, Issoudun, returning to Headquarters in Washington until March, 1919. This book is a record of observations he made during those two years and isconcerned primarily with aviation training. It also provided insight on policy making in the American Air Service. The Appendix is an Administration Roster of Officers on Duty at the Third Aviation Instruction Centre, A.E.F., November 24, 1918. Illustrated with drawings, maps, and numerous photographs. Inscribed on a tipped-in sheet: To my friend A. W. Feavearyear Esqre with sincere regard and gratitude Hiram Bingham London - July 28/22". Very slight shelf wear, a fine, clean copy. (22856) $110.00

25. (BISHOP, William A.). CHADDERTON, H. Clifford. Hanging a Legend: The NFB's Shameful Attempt to Discredit Billy Bishop, VC. Ottawa: The War Amputations of Canada, (1986), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (xii), (376)pp. First Edition. Illustrated. A full-scale rebuttal of the National Film Board production "The Kid Who Couldn't Miss". Light shelf wear, one corner bumped. (23188) $25.00

26. (BOELCKE, Oswald). WERNER, Johannes. Knight of Germany. Oswald Boelcke, German Ace. (Havertown): Casemate, (2009), octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. (vi), (282)pp. First Printing of this edition. Translated by Claude W. Sykes. With an Introduction and Appendix by Norman Franks. The story of the fighter pilot the Red Baron himself sought to emulate . . .German air ace Oswald Boelcke was a national hero during World War I, and was the youngest captain in the German air force, decorated with the Pour le Merite while still only a lieutenant and with 40 aerial victories at the time of his death. He became a pilot shortly before the outbreak of the war, and when he was tragically killedin a flying accident during combat less than two-and-a-half years later not only was his name known all over the world but the whole of Germany mourned his passing. He established his reputation on the Western front first in reconnaissance, then in scouts, and, with Max Immelmann, he became the best known of the early German aces. After Immelmann’s death, he was taken off flying and traveled to the Eastern front where he met a young pilot named Manfred von Richthofen. Transferred back to the Western Front in command of Jasta 2, when new small fighting units were formed he remembered von Richthofen and chose him as a pilot for his new Staffel. Boelcke was killed in October 1916, although not before the reputation of his unit, together with his own, had been firmly established forever. This absorbing biography was written with the blessing of Boelcke’s family. Professor Werner was given access to his letters and other papers, and presents here arounded and fascinating portrait of a great airman and a remarkable soldier, who became known as the father of the GermanJagdflieger. This new edition has been completely reoriginated while remaining faithful to the language of the time of its original translation from German in the 1930s. (22867) $29.95

27. (BOELCKE, Oswald). WERNER, Johannes. Knight of Germany. Oswald Boelcke, German Ace. London: John Hamilton Limited, 1933, octavo, black cloth stamped in gilt on front cover and spine. (253)pp., (16)pp. ads at end dated Spring 1933. First English Edition. Translated by Claud W. Sykes. A biography of Boelcke who first grouped fighter squadrons into formations which afterward became known as "circuses" and proved to be formidable against the Allies in World War I. Numerous photographic illustrations and four maps. Slight shelf wear, one corner of text block a bit bumped, spine stamping faded, interior fine and clean. (23089) $45.00

28. (BOELCKE, Oswald). WERNER, Johannes. Knight of Germany. Oswald Boelcke, German Ace. London: John Hamilton Limited, 1933, octavo, black cloth stamped in gilt on front cover and spine. (253)pp., (16)pp. ads at end dated Spring 1933. First English Edition. Translated by Claud W. Sykes. A biography of Boelcke who first grouped fighter squadrons into formations which afterward became known as "circuses" and proved to be formidable against the Allies in World War I. Light shelf wear, stamping on front cover and spine faded, text block has a bit of foxing. (23090) $25.00

29. (BOELCKE, Oswald). WERNER, Johannes. Knight of Germany. Oswald Boelcke, German Ace. (London): Greenhill, (1985), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (xii), (248)pp. First Printing of this edition. Translated by Claud W. Sykes. A biography of Boelcke who first grouped fighter squadrons into formations which afterward became known as "circuses" and proved to be formidable against the Allies in World War I. A fine copy. (23091) $20.00

30. (BOND, Capt. William). McHARDY, Aimee. An Airman's Wife. A True Story of Lovers Separated by War. London: Grub Street, (2007), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (320)pp. Re-issue. Annotated and with an introductionby Barry Marsden. A moving story of the love between McHardy and her husband, Capt. William A. Bond, a pilot who served with distinction in 40 Squadron RFC. Bill Bond served as a fighter pilot on the Western Front, from where, to the ever present sound of gun fire, hardly a day went by without him writing to his sweetheart. They were letters of unconditional love which also described in minute detail his service life and experiences and Aimée replied in kind. By nowBill was a captain and an ace, and when, tragically, he was taken from her one July day, she completed her book about their

extraordinary love affair as a kind of release to enable her to contain the pain of her loss. As new. (22910) $19.95

With Original “SPAD” Fabric

31. BROOKS, Arthur Ray. Large framed and matted print signed by Arthur Ray Brooks with an original piece of fabric from his SPAD, also with two letters, articles, original negatives, and a biographical book about the World War I American ace. Ray Brooks was a World War I flying ace of the United States Army Air Service credited with shooting down six enemy aircraft.He was a pioneer in the development of radio navigational aids (NAVAIDs) used by pilots for location and navigation as well as air-to-ground communications. Brooks also participated in early endeavors to commercialize aviation as a passenger carrying business and was one of the earliest commercial pilots involved with carrying mail (air mail) for the US Post Office Department. Brooks was born in Framingham, Massachusetts. He graduated as valedictorian from Framingham Academy and High School in Massachusetts in 1913 and from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1917. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Signal Officer Reserve Corps and attended the School of Military Aeronautics with the Royal Flying Corps in Canada from September to

November 1917. Brooks then trained with the Texas 139th Squadron from November 1917 to February 1918. In March 1918, Brooks was transferred to France, where he flew the SPAD XIII C.1 Smith IV, which now resides in the aircraft collection of the National Air and Space Museum. While in France he became flight commander of the 22nd Aero Squadron. His combat actions earned him a recommendation for the Medal of Honor. The U.S. Army, upon review of the action awarded him the Distinguished Service Cross. Brooks returned to the United States in July 1919 and was stationed at Kelly Field, Texas, where he was promoted to Captain and assigned as the commander of the 1st Pursuit Group. He was subsequently assigned to the Air Service Field Officer's School, Langley Field, Virginia. He resigned from the army and received an Honorable Discharge in December 1922. THIS COLLECTION OF MATERIAL INCLUDES Two autograph letters, signed, dated Aug 20, 1979, and Feb 18, 1980. Large, quarto size paper, closely written on his personal stationery and to the World War One collector Charles Donald. Brooks discusses his health and travels. In the 1980 letter Brooks describes Field Kindley's fatal crash. In both letters he tells Charles Donald that he is enclosing signed photographs, articles,and a photocopy of his log book (not present).

WITH: Later copyprint photograph taken "Post Armistice". Brooks is standing near the tail of his SPAD clearly showing its number "0" and its iconic shooting star insignia. The photo is inscribed by Brooks to Charles Donald. Brooks has identified himself as "C.O. 22nd Pursuit Sqdn, France, C.O. 1st Pursuit Group (27th, 147th, 94th, 95th Squadrons)." Brooks has also inscribed the back of the photo, "I got one Hun in '0' in October 1918. Gen'l 'Billy' Mitchell flew this plane from our Souilly Aerodrome after the armistice to look over the battleground around Verdun -- Ray B.”

WITH: Three 5" x 7" negatives: one described as "Kindley Crash" on the tissue sleeve (this photograph was taken by Brooks and the circumstances are described in

one of the letters), the second is the negative of Brooks standing by the tail of his "0" SPAD, the third is an unidentified pilot standing by a Fokker D-VII. A 2 ½" x 3 ½" negative described on the sleeve as "Lineup of SE-5s - 95th - Brooks was CO of this Pursuit Squadron. Reed Chambers retired in 1919-1920" all written in Charles Donald's hand. Two 2 1/5" x 4 ½"negatives in a sleeve identified as "Brooks Originals". One of these is of Brooks standing in front of his SPAD XIII which was eventually preserved and put on display at the Smithsonian. The other is of Brooks and his C.O., Reed Chambers, whileat Kelly Field in 1919.

WITH: Charles Donald's own copy of Walter A. Musciano's 72 page book, "Capt Arthur Ray Brooks: America's Quiet Ace of World War 1." Musciano's single acknowledgement is "to the Charles Donald Collection for making available the rare photographs which appear in this presentation." Donald has tipped-in his later copyprints of the photographs used in the book and made marginal notations on one page.

WITH: Six color slides of the restoration work done on the SPAD XIII at the Smithsonian.##WITH: "American Fighter Aces and Friends Bulletin" Spring, 1991, which features an article on Brooks in the year of his death.

WITH: A 33 ½" x 33 ½" handsomely matted and framed print by aviation artist Ray Grinnell. It depicts the dramatic World War One aerial battle between Arthur Raymond Brooks and eight Fokker D-VII fighters. It was during this encounter that the young American pilot shot down two enemy planes and damaged two others. The print is signed by Grinnell, as well as Brooks. Beneath the print is a 1 ¼" x 1 1/8" piece of fabric from the original plane that was salvaged when the Smithsonian did their restoration work. Above the print are matted three color photographs of the restoration work being done. (22781) $3,650.00

32. BRUCE, J. M. Britain's First Warplanes. A Pictorial Survey of the First 400 Naval and Military Aircraft. (Poole): Arms and Armour Press, (1987), quarto, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. 128pp. First Edition. Profusely illustrated, informative and useful. A fine copy, jacket not price clipped. (23080) $22.50

33. CABLE, Boyd (pseud of Ernest Andrew Ewart). Air Men O' War. New York: Dutton, (1919), octavo, blue cloth stamped in gilt on front cover and spine. x, 246pp. First American Edition. From Noffsinger: Eighteen fictionalized stories based on actual events endeavoring to show the co-operation between air and ground forces. Ewart was an observer with squadrons at the front for over a year. These stories reflect some atmosphere, but very little technical knowledge or historical fact is revealed. Cloth soiled, name and address on endpaper. (22893) $20.00

34. CALLENDER, Gordon W., Jr. and Gordon W. Callender, Sr., (editors). War in an Open Cockpit. The Wartime Letters of Captain Alvin Andrew Callender, R.A.F. West Roxbury, MA: World War I Aero, (1978), octavo, printed heavy paper wrappers. 108pp. First Edition Limited to 500 numbered copies. Alvin Andrew Callender, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 4, 1893, was educated at Boys High School and Tulane University. He received his degree in architecture in 1914. After serving on the Mexican Border with the Louisiana National Guard's Washington Artillery in 1916, he was frustrated in attempts to enlist in the Aviation Section, U.S. Army Signal Corps. In the summer of 1917 he crossed the Canadian Border to join the Royal Flying Corps. After commissioning he became an instructor flying gunnery training "machines" in Canada and Texas. Among his students were several ensigns from a group of U.S. Naval Officers who later established a gunnery training school at the "Pensacola Naval Air Station." Another of his students from this group was Ensign James Forrestal. Callender completed his training on fast single-seaters at the Central Flying School, Upavon, Wiltshire. By May 1918 he was piloting a S.E. 5a over the Western Front. As a member of No. 32 Squadron, Royal Air Force, attached to the R.A.F.'s IX Brigade, he saw action in every major German, British and French offensive during the last six months of the War and was credited with 14 victories. This publication of Alvin Callender's wartime letters reflects over twenty years of research related to British aviation during the 1914-1 918 War and to the part, largely anonymously played, by Americans serving in the Royal Air Force. Illustrated with photographs, line drawings and two fold-out maps. Includes a list of reference works. Slight wear to wrappers, otherwise a very nice copy. (21906) $40.00

35. CAMPBELL, Christopher. Aces and Aircraft of World War I. Poole, Dorset: Blandford Press, (1981), quarto, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. 144pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs and with illustrations in color by the author and John W. Wood. Very slight scuffing to edges of jacket, top edge of text block dusty. Jacket not price clipped. (23170) $25.00

36. CARRADICE, Phil. The First World War in the Air. (Stroud): Amberley, (2010), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 192pp. First Edition. An illustrated history of early wartime aviation. Charts the development of aerial warfare and the brave young airmen who took their lives in their hands. The four years between 1914 and 1918 saw an incredible growth in air power. Beginning with the flimsy early aircraft, seemingly held together just by string and fabric, the author paints a picture of a bygone era when nobody knew quite what could be achieved, or how aircraft could be used. From the early years of the First World War, when men took to the air without guns or parachutes, to the final stage of the conflict when huge, streamlined airplane fleets dominated the skies, this is a story of courage and dedication, of sudden death and public adulation for men whose life expectancy was measured in days rather than months. This book is an account of how the development of aerial warfare took place. Drawing on much original material such as diaries and combat reports, it charts the growth of air power during the war years. Original photographs and artwork add to the atmosphere of the time. The air aces, the castor oil and the sudden rattle of machine guns, the Dawn Patrol, Zeppelin raids, dogfights and acts of supreme valor. In wonderful detail, this is the story of how brave young airmen took their lives in their hands and pushed the boundaries of courage and knowledge to the limits. New. (22846) $29.95

37. CHAJKOWSKY, William E. Royal Flying Corps. Borden to Texas to Beamsville. (Cheltenham, Ontario): The Boston Mills Press, 1979, quarto, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. (128)pp. First Edition. Profusely illustrated with photographs. A pictorial history of Canadians who enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps during its 700 day stay in Canada. With an informative text. Two ink underlines on copyright page, embossed stamp on half title, light wear to jacket. Jacket not clipped. (23171) $30.00

38. CHAJKOWSKY, William E. Royal Flying Corps. Borden to Texas to Beamsville. (Cheltenham, Ontario): The Boston Mills Press, 1979, quarto, blue boards. (128)pp. First Edition. Profusely illustrated with photographs. A pictorial history of Canadians who enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps during its 700 day stay in Canada. With an informative text. Near fine copy. (23167) $25.00

A Fine, Early Squadron History

39. CLAPP, Frederick Mortimer. A History of the 17th Aero Squadron. Nil Actum Reputans si quid superesset agendum, December, 1918. [Garden City: Country Life Press], (1920), large octavo, brown cloth. (xii), (172)pp. First Edition. Brown cloth stamped on front cover with the squadron's insignia of a diving great snow owl with barbell over a ribbon carrying the squadron's motto, and with title in gilt on spine. t.e.g. The squadron was initially assigned to the RAF onJuly 15, 1918, and operated with them until November 4, 1918, upon which date it was attached to the U.S. Second Army. Itengaged in 110 combats and had 54 confirmed victories, suffering 24 casualties of 10 killed, 7 prisoners and 2 missing. Contents include: List of officers KIA; organization and training; the Dunkirk front; the British drive for front; Sombrin; Combat reports; Reports of low bombing and machine gun attacks; Statistics; and Appendix, Casualties and changes: Rosterof enlisted men. This pursuit squadron was equipped with Sopwith Camels. Noffsinger 502. Printed on "Blandford Bond" paper, uncut. Frontispiece and nine plates printed upon heavy paper after drawings and engravings by Sergeant First Class Hayden C. Kellum, a member of the squadron. Tiny, pin-head sized spot on back cover, slight wear to extremities, otherwise a very nice, clean copy. (23075) $550.00

40. CLAPP, Frederick Mortimer. A History of the 17th Aero Squadron. Nil Actum Reputans si quid superesset agendum, December, 1918. [Garden City: Country Life Press], (1920), large octavo, brown cloth. (xii), (172)pp. First Edition. Brown cloth stamped on front cover with the squadron's insignia of a diving great snow owl with barbell over a ribbon carrying the squadron's motto, and with title in gilt on spine. t.e.g. The squadron was initially assigned to the RAF onJuly 15, 1918, and operated with them until November 4, 1918, upon which date it was attached to the U.S. Second Army. Itengaged in 110 combats and had 54 confirmed victories, suffering 24 casualties of 10 killed, 7 prisoners and 2 missing. Contents include: List of officers KIA; organization and training; the Dunkirk front; the British drive for front; Sombrin; Combat reports; Reports of low bombing and machine gun attacks; Statistics; and Appendix, Casualties and changes: Rosterof enlisted men. This pursuit squadron was equipped with Sopwith Camels. Printed on "Blandford Bond" paper, uncut. Frontispiece and nine plates printed upon heavy paper after drawings and engravings by Sergeant First Class Hayden C. Kellum, a member of the squadron. Wear to extremities, corners bumped. Water stains to lower right corner of front cover and first few leaves, front hinge cracked, back hinge weak but still a copy that would be nice in your collection. Gilt stamping on spine quite clean and bright. (23077) $350.00

41. CONOVER, Harvey. Diary of a WWI Pilot. Ambulances, Planes, and Friends. Harvey Conover's Adventuresin France 1917-1918. (Spokane, WA): Conover-Patterson Publishers, (2004), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (288)pp. First Edition. Edited by Harvey Conover's daughter, Frances Conover Church. Among the books Fran Church received after her father's death in 1958, were the 1917 and 1918 diaries of detailed, almost daily, accounts of his time in France as a front line ambulance driver, then flight trainee, and finally as a decorated combat pilot. The diaries are placed in the context of both World War I and Harvey Conover's entire life. Appendix includes 1918 letters and citations and World War II letter to son. Bibliography. Index. Illustrations include photographs and maps. Signed by Frances Conover Church on the title page. As new. (18911) $22.50

42. COULTHARD-CLARK, Chris. McNamara VC. A Hero's Dilemma. (Fairbairn): (Air Power Studies Centre), (1997), quarto, wrappers. (iv), 128pp. First Edition. McNamara was the first and only Australian airman awarded the Victoria Cross during WWI. He went on to serve senior commands with both the RAAF and the Royal Air Force during WWII. This book about his career is a classic illustration of the dilemma of an ordinary man accorded the status of a national hero and the difficulties he faced as a result of the expectations placed on him. Illustrated. As new. (14003) $30.00

43. COWIN, Hugh W. Allied Aviation of World War I. A Pictorial History of Allied Aviators and Aircraft of the Great War. (Oxford): Osprey, (2000), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 96pp. First Edition. With an impressive selection of more than 195 pictures, this indexed reference is a useful tool to better understanding this formative era of military aviation. Very fine copy. (23184) $20.00

44. COWTON, Albert E. With the First in the Field. Norwich, England: Mrs. A.E. Cowton, (1963), octavo, blue cloth with gilt decoration on front cover. (xvi), 496pp. First Edition. Foreword by Strang Graham. The story of Albert Cowton from his early experiences with the Royal Marine Light Infantry and the Royal Naval Air Service through his years in India with the 27 (Bomber) Squadron flying D.H.9a aircraft equipped with a 400 horse-power Liberty engine. This book

describes in detail his life and the everyday life led by members of the squadron during this period in the history of India. Illustrated with 32 black and white photographs, maps (8 fold-out), and diagrams. Four chapters cover his service during World War One. One very tiny nick to cloth at top of spine (at back of book), otherwise a very fine, clean copy. (22860) $75.00

Signed by Aviators

45. Cross & Cockade Commemorative Dinner and Film - Benefit - 1968. Wheeling, Illinois: November 8, 1968, 6"x 4 1/2" (4)pp. Card folded once to make the (4)pp. with the blank back signed by Rodney D. Williams, 17th USAS; RobertNiemann [Flieger Abteilung 250]; August Quoos where he notes "1913-1919 in German and Turkish Air Force," and Walter Stahl. Very fine. (22507) $75.00

Signed by D'Olive

46. D'OLIVE, Charles R. Print signed by D'Olive, framed. The image, 16" x 11 1/2", is a recreation of D'Olive's firstvictory on September 12th, 1918, which was against a Fokker D.VII. The print is also signed by the artist, R. Carlion, within the image but is signed by D'Olive in the white border which also reproduces an Extract of General Orders Number 17 documenting this victory. The entire framed piece is 21" x 17". (17565) $125.00

47. DUVAL, G. R. War in the Air 1914-1918. A Pictorial Survey. (Truro): D. Bradford Barton, (1975), quarto, boards in pictorial dust jacket. (96)pp. First Edition. Extensively illustrated with photographs. Very tiny stain from bookseller's label on front endpaper, otherwise a very fine coy. Jacket not price clipped. (23185) $20.00

48. EVANS, A. J. The Escaping Club. London: John Lane, 1921, octavo, blue cloth. (x), (268), (8pp. ads). "Third Edition". Illustrated with photographs. The amazing adventures of an RFC pilot with 3 Squadron in France and later as CO of a bombing squadron in Palestine. Name in pencil on endpaper, shelf wear, spine faded, slight foxing to text block, small red stain to top edge of text block, bit of worming to back inner hinge (22821) $15.00

49. [EWART, Ernest Andrew]. Air Men O' War. By Boyd Cable. London: John Murray, 1918, octavo, grey cloth. x, 246pp. First Edition. Fictionalized stories based on actual events. Ewart was an observer over the Western Front for over a year. (22861) $20.00

50. [EWART, Ernest Andrew]. Air Men O' War. By Boyd Cable. London: John Murray, 1918, octavo, grey cloth. x, 246pp, (viii)pp ads. First Colonial Edition. "Murray's Imperial Library". Fictionalized stories based on actual events. Ewart was an observer over the Western Front for over a year. Corners bumped, shelfwear to top and bottom of spine, text block dusty. With the bookstamp of aviation book collector Bill Rhode. (22360) $20.00

51. FLIGHT COMMANDER [pseud.]. Cavalry of the Air. London: Ed. J. Burrow & Co., Ltd., [1918], octavo, gray cloth, stamped in dark blue on the front cover and spine. (xii), (270)pp. First Edition. With six illustrations by Geoffrey Watson. Experiences with a Sopwith 1-1/2 Strutter Squadron during World War I. Shelf wear, cloth rubbed, spine faded, name on front endpaper. (22815) $25.00

52. (FOKKER, Anthony). WEYL, A. R. Fokker: The Creative Years. New York: Funk & Wagnalls, (1965), octavo, dark blue cloth in pictorial dust jacket. 420pp. First American Edition. Edited by J. M. Bruce. Profusely illustrated with photographs and line drawings. Details the development of the earlier Fokker aeroplanes. Cloth slightly scuffed at bottom edge, light wear to jacket but still a near fine, clean copy. Jacket not price clipped. (23094) $45.00

53. (FOKKER). SCHUSTER, Wolfgang and Achim Sven Engels. Fokker V5/Dr.1. (Atglen, Pa: Schiffer, 1998), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 51pp., stapled. First Edition in English. This famed tri-winged World War I Germanaircraft was flown by Manfred von Richthofen, and was as legendary then as it is now. Detailed text and photographs explain development, technical aspects, and operations. With over 75 black and white photographs and line drawings. As new. (18438) $14.95

54. (GERMAN AIR FORCE). SUMNER, Ian. German Air Forces 1914-18. (Oxford: Osprey, 2005), quarto, printed heavy paper wrappers. 64pp. First Edition. An examination of German air forces of World War I (1914-1918). The ImperialGerman Army Air Service of World War I grew from just 500 men in 1914 to 80,000 in 1918, inventing in the process a wholly new form of warfare. The exploits of the first fighter ‘aces’ have been widely celebrated, and have tended to overshadow the other, equally important branches of the fighting air forces – the reconnaissance and ground attack units, theairships and strategic bombers. This concise but fact-packed guide to both the Army and Naval Air Services – their

command, organization, strength, training, support services and operations – offers a more balanced picture, while giving the heroes of the Jagdstaffeln their full due. Uniforms and flying clothing are described in detail, and illustrated with rare photographs and meticulous color plates. New. (23144) $18.95

55. (GERMAN AIR FORCE). TREADWELL, Terry C. and Alan C. Wood. German Knights of the Air 1914-1918. The Holders of the Orden Pour le Merite. London: Brassey's, (1997), quarto, yellow boards in pictorial dust jacket. (viii), 208pp. First Edition. This is a history of the Ordre Pour Le Merite, or "Blue Max" and the 81 holders of the award. The 81 biographies of the holders are enhanced by photographs and, in some cases, multiple photographs of the recipients with their aircraft, and other individuals. The book gives an insight into the fragile world of Germany World War I pilots and observers. It brings to the fore the little-known holders of the Ordre Pour le Merite. The names of Richthofen, Udet, Immelmann, Goering and Boelcke are all well known. But aside from these famous pilots, there are men such as Peter Rieper (a balloon observer), von Groner (an aerial photographer) and Bernert, who wore glasses and was partially disabled, yet still managed to hide these facts from the doctors and his instructors, and ended the war with 28 victories to his credit. Very fine copy. (23148) $28.95

56. (GERMAN AIR FORCE). TREADWELL, Terry C. and Alan C. Wood. German Knights of the Air 1914-1918. The Holders of the Orden Pour le Merite. New York: Barnes & Noble, (1998), quarto, blue boards and cloth in pictorial dustjacket. (viii), 208pp. Reprint. This is a history of the Ordre Pour Le Merite, or "Blue Max", as it is popularly known, and the81 holders of the award. The 81 biographies of the holders are enhanced by photographs and, in some cases, multiple photographs of the recipients with their aircraft, and other individuals. The book gives an insight into the fragile world of Germany World War I pilots and observers. It brings to the fore the little-known holders of the Ordre Pour le Merite. The names of Richthofen, Udet, Immelmann, Goering and Boelcke are all well known. But aside from these famous pilots, thereare men such as Peter Rieper (a balloon observer), von Groner (an aerial photographer) and Bernert, who wore glasses and was partially disabled, yet still managed to hide these facts from the doctors and his instructors, and ended the war with 28 victories to his credit. Very fine copy. (23149) $20.00

57. (GERMAN AIRPLANES). PAWLAS, Karl R. von. Deutsche Flugzeuge 1914-1918. (Nurnberg: Publizistisches Archiv Karl R. Pawlas, 1976), large octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 320pp. First Edition. A history of Great War aviation, a section of silhouettes followed by an extensive selection of photographs of German aircraft. Neat name of half title page, otherwise a very fine copy. Printed on coated stock. (23189) $55.00

58. GRAHAME-WHITE, Claude and Harry Harper. Air Power. Naval, Military, Commercial. London: Chapman & Hall, Ltd, 1917, octavo, blue cloth stamped in gilt on spine. (viii), (264)pp. First Edition. Frontispiece photograph of Grahame-White. General comments on the specifics of aerial operations, problems in construction of aircraft, and problems of the post-war period. Illustrated with 20 photographs, including a number taken in the Grahame-White factory. Tiny tear to cloth at foot of spine, very slight shelf-wear. (17091) $75.00

59. GRATTAN, Robert F. The Origins of Air War. The Development of Military Air Strategy in World War I. London: Taurus Academic Studies, (2009), octavo, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. xvi, 288pp. First Edition. Air power has come to be seen as a country’s first line of defense; in the First World War views were vastly different. Aircraft were a novelty not always welcomed by the traditionalist military, and there were no tactics, doctrine or strategies available for the deployment of air power. Yet, within four years, proponents of the new force were making claims, often extravagant,of what aircraft could achieve. Grattan traces the remarkable history of the emergence of air power as a force to reckon with, and its dramatic impact on military strategy. He discusses the details of aircrafts, their engines and manufacture--including the Fokker, Bristol Fighter, the Zeppelin and the DH2--the weaponry and prominent figures, such as Albert Ball and Werner Voss. As new. (23079) $75.00

60. GRAVES, Sandham. The Lost Diary. Victoria, B.C.: Printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty, 1941, octavo, green decorated cloth. (132)pp. First Edition. Graves served in Canadian Signal Corps until his transfer to the RFC in 1917. He was a fighter pilot on the western front and then Italy, Egypt, and Palestine. Signedby Graves on the front endpaper. A near fine, clean copy. (22859) $65.00

61. GURDON, John E. Wings of Death. London: The London Book Co. Ltd., no date (c. 1930), small octavo, modernmaroon buckram stamped in gilt on front cover and spine. (ii), (248)pp. Reprint. A reprint of the original edition titled: Overand Above, published in (1919). Fictionalized story of a pilot and observer in No. 22 Squadron (Bristol Fighters) in 1917. Gurdon is credited with 27 aerial victories. Light wear to text block, and with a few clear tape stains to last two pages. (22890) $15.00

62. GUTTMAN, Jon. The Origin of Fighter Aircraft. Yardley: Westholme, (2009), octavo, brown and black boards in dust jacket. viii, (296)pp. First Edition. When World War I began in August 1914, the airplane had already proven its worth as an intelligence gathering "eye-in-the-sky." Aircraft soon became indispensable to armies on both sides, and the attempt to drive enemy planes away began in earnest. Local air superiority was incorporated into battlefield strategy, and the use of aircraft to conduct offensive operations would change warfare as dramatically as the first firearms 300 years before. In The Origin of the Fighter Aircraft, historian Jon Guttman tells the engrossing story of how one of the most amazing inventions became an integral component of warfare. The first true fighter plane whose primary function was to destroy enemy aircraft--whether scouts, balloons, bombers, or other fighters--emerged at the end of 1915, and with it a new glamorized "knight of the air" was born: the ace, a pilot who brought down five or more opponents. From 1916 on, as the combatants relied on airplanes more, flying tactics and strategy, including mass formations, were developed for what would become a deadly struggle for complete air superiority. By 1918, the final year of the war, air battles could be as sprawling asthose on the ground. Balancing technical description, personalities, and battle accounts, and heavily illustrated, The Origin of the Fighter Aircraft reveals that by the end of World War I, most of the fundamentals for modern aerial combat had been established. As new. (23187) $26.00

63. GUTTMAN, Jon. Sopwith Camel. (Oxford: Osprey, 2012), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 64pp. First Edition. A British icon of World War I aerial combat, just as the Supermarine Spitfire is for World War II, the Sopwith Camel might more aptly be compared to the equally iconic (if one is Japanese) Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero. A superb dogfighter in the hands of pilots who mastered its vicious idiosyncrasies, the Camel also packed a considerable punch for its day as the first British fighter with twin machine guns. It has been credited with the most aerial victories of any fighter type of the conflict, but that statistic is somewhat misleading - and further muddied by the heavy losses Camel units suffered in 1918, as higher performance types began to eclipse the plane. Nevertheless, Camels appeared on several battlefronts to the end of the war and beyond - during the Russian Civil War, for example - and performed remarkably well in a variety of other roles,including as a ground strafer, night fighter, night intruder, and carrier-based fighter. Extensively illustrated with photographs. As new. (23087) $18.95

64. HAIBER, William P. and Robert Eugene Haiber. Frank Luke. The September Rampage. La Grangeville, NY: The Info Devel Press, (1999), quarto, pictorial wrappers. (xvi), 17-220pp. First Edition. World War I Aces Series, Number 2. The story of what Frank Luke did in the last 11,000 hours of a life that began in Phoenix, AZ on May 19, 1897, and ended in a field adjoining the ancient cemetery in Murvaux (Meuse), France on September 29, 1918, after an aerial rampagethat fired 14 German observation balloons and four aircraft. With 25 Appendices that include awards and citations, reports, orders, aircraft flown, squadron members, organization tables, general orders, letters, causality lists, victory lists, Illustrations include photographs, maps, and drawings. Addendum leaf loosely inserted. Fine. (17204) $35.00

Memorial Edition

65. (HARPER, Ralph M.). A Memorial of Three True Lives. Boston: The Fort Hill Press, 1919, octavo, black cloth with gilt stamping on front cover. (50)pp. First Edition. The memorial at St. John's Episcopal Church, Winthrop, Massachusetts for Chandler H. Colby, who died at Camp Devens in 1918; G. Lincoln Richardson, who died at Verdun in October, 1918; and Lt. Marcus E. Rowe, RAF, who died in an airplane accident at Yatesbury in 1918. The brief biographiesof the men were taken from their letters home, friends, and families. Includes an Honor Roll of Servicemen from St. John's Parish who died in World War I. Illustrated with photographs. Inscribed on the front endpaper: "To Mrs Maria J. Bloomfield With the compliments of Ralph M. Harper". Slight damp staining to cloth and very top of the first few leaves, still a very nice copy. (23027) $500.00

66. HART, Peter. Somme Success. The Royal Flying Corps and the Battle of the Somme 1916. (Barnsley: Pen & Sword, 2012), large octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (224)pp. First Softbound Edition. High above the blood soaked trenches of the Somme during the Summer and Autumn of 1916, the Royal Flying Corps were acting out - and winning - one of the first great aerial battles of history. Even in those pioneering days of flying, primitive aircraft flown by brave young men were of significant military value. Before the battle, photographic reconnaissance aircraft from both sides were desperately trying to map the opposition's deployment. Artillery spotting aircraft were proving invaluable in directing devastating fire onto otherwise hidden targets. Bombing raids became a normal routine. Somme Success is a highly effective description of all facets of air operations of the period. It uses the voices and accounts of those who were there. It describes how the RFC met the Fokker scourge head on using DH2 single seaters and, later, the ubiquitous FE2B two seaters, of the type that German 'Ace' Max Immelmann was shot down by. Having conceded air supremacy to the RFC earlyin the offensive, the German Air Service launched an aerial counter attack during August and September. The elite scout squadron led by Oswald Boelcke raised the stakes and their Albatross single seaters proved superior to any allied aircraft. Richthofen then appeared on the scene and a new period of German supremacy began. This is a thrilling account of the

dramatic events of the period and an insight into the 'glamorous' world of the Great Aces. Well illustrated. New. (22974) $24.95

67. HARVEY, W. F. J. 'Pi' in the Sky. A History of No 22 Squadron Royal Flying Corps & R.A.F. in the Great War of 1914-1918. (Leicester): Colin Huston, (1971), quarto, pictorial heavy boards. (108)pp. First Edition. Illustrated withphotographs and nine maps. A truly fine history of this important unit which served so gallantly in the Battles of the Somme, Arras, Messines, Ypres, Cambrai and Amiens. Corners slightly bumped, otherwise this is a near fine copy. (23106) $125.00

68. (HAWKER, Maj. Lanoe). HAWKER, Lanoe. Hawker VC. The First RFC Ace: The Life of Major Lanoe Hawker VC DSO 1890-1916. (Barnsley): Pen & Sword, (2013), octavo, boards and cloth in dust jacket. 256pp. Reprint of the first edition of 1965. The brother of Lanoe Hawker VC DSO as a tribute wrote this fascinating book. The Hawkers camefrom a distinguished sporting family with strong military and naval records and Lanoe from the outset set his sights on flying for the RFC. After the Central Flying School he crossed to France in October 1914 with 6 Squadron equipped with BE2s and Henri Farmans. As the war in the air progressed so Hawker came more and more into his own both as a combat pilot and commander. He was rapidly promoted and given command of 24 Squadron. He, like other pilots, flew numerous machines such as Bristol Scouts, FE4227s and the famous DH2s. This book contains many combat reports by pilots of their missions and these make the most graphic reading. The relative merits, qualities and characteristics of the aircraft both British, French and German are discussed with pilots' opinions. For a better insight into combat air operations Hawker VC - The First RFC Ace is unlikely to be surpassed, thanks to the extensive use of first-hand accounts. Casualty/death rates were appalling but this special band of brothers flew on regardless until their turn came. Illustrated with photographs. As new. (23220) $39.95

69. HERRIS, Jack. Development of German Warplanes in WWI. A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes and Seaplanes. Indio, California: Aeronaut Books, 2012, quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 148pp. First Edition. Describes and illustrates the development of German warplanes in WWI with text, photos, color illustrations, and 30 tables of information including front-line inventories of aircraft by date and specific type. The origins and evolution of each warplane class or category, such as fighters, bombers, and reconnaissance planes are discussed in chapters for each category. Aero engines are also discussed, together with procurement decisions and production quantities. German aviation production and procurement strategies are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation. The three German Fighter Competitions are discussed in particular detail, including all the participating aircraft and their engines. The book is illustrated by 200 rare, contemporary photos, 12 color photos, and 62 color profiles. New. (23217) $33.99

70. HERRIS, Jack. German Armored Warplanes of WWI. A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes. Indio, California: Aeronaut Books, 2013, quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 116pp. First Edition. Describes and illustrates the development of German armored warplanes in WWI, primarily J-class infantry aircraft but including other experimental types, with text, more than 160 rare, contemporary photos, 38 color profiles, and tables of information including production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft and aircraft size and performance specifications. The origin and evolution of the armored warplane designs are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation and the evolving combat environment. Scale drawings of four aircraft, the AEG J.I and J.II and the Albatros J.I and J.II, to 1/48 scale are included in the book’s 116 pages. As new. (23213) $32.99

71. HERRIS, Jack. German Seaplane Fighters of WWI: A Centennial Perspective on Great War Seaplanes. Indio, California: Aeonaut Books, 2012, quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 150pp. First Edition. Describes and illustrates the development of German Navy seaplane fighters in WWI with text, 223 rare, contemporary photos, nine color photos, 27 color profiles, five evocative paintings, and tables of information including production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft and technical specifications. The origins and evolution of each subclass of naval fighter, including single-seat floatplanes, single-seat flying boats, two-seat biplanes, and two-seat monoplanes are discussed in chapters for each class. German naval fighter production and procurement strategies are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation. In addition, the book includes 1/48 scale drawings of eight aircraft types (the Brandenburg KDW, W16, W19, W25, W33, and W34 and the Rumpler 6B1 and 6B2) in its 150 pages. As new. (23214) $34.99

72. HERRIS, Jack. Germany's Fighter Competitions of 1918: A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes. Indio, California: Aeronaut Books, 2013, quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 166pp. First Edition. Describes and illustrates Germany’s 1918 fighter development through the story of the three Fighter Competitions with more than 215 rarephotos illustrating 70 fighter designs, 65 color profiles, and performance specifications. The German fighter competitions are discussed in the context of the evolving combat environment and Germany’s strategic situation. Scale drawings of the Aviatik D.VI and D.VII, Kondor D.II, D.VI, and E.III, SSW D.VI, Fokker V29, Daimler L11, and Zeppelin D.I to 1/48

scale are included in the book’s 166 pages. As new. (23210) $39.99

73. HERRIS, Jack. Gotha Aircraft of World War I. A Centennial Perspective of Great War Airplanes. Indio, California: Aeronaut Books, 2013, quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 198pp. First Edition. Describes and illustrates thedevelopment of Gotha warplanes in WWI with more than 285 rare, contemporary photos, 28 color profiles, performance specifications, and production data. The origin and evolution of Gotha designs are discussed in the context of the German strategic situation and the evolving combat environment. Scale drawings of the Gotha LE3 and LE4 to 1/48 scale and the Gotha UWD, WD7, WD11, and WD14 to 1/72 scale are included in the book’s 198 pages. As new. (23212) $49.99

74. HERRIS, Jack. Nachtflugzeug! German N-Types of WWI. A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes. Indio, California: Aeronaut Books, 2012, quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 44pp. First Edition. This book describes and illustrates the development of German single-engine night bombers, or N-types, in WWI with text, 54 rare, period photos, 7 color photos, 9 color profiles, tables of information including production quantities, serial numbers of aircraft, technical specifications, 1/48 scale drawings of the AEG N.I and Sablatnig N.I, and 1/72 scale drawings of the BFW N.I. The origins and evolution of the N-class are discussed in the context of the German strategic and tactical situation. The book has 44 pages and is of interest to aviation historians, enthusiasts, and modelers alike. As new. (23215) $14.99

75. HERRIS, Jack. Pfalz Aircraft of WWI: A Centennial Perspective on Great War Airplanes. Indio, California: Aeronaut Books, 2012, quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 264pp. First Edition. Describes and illustrates the development of Pfalz aircraft in WWI, primarily fighter aircraft, with text, 530 photos, 28 in color, 81 color profiles, 10 color illustrations, production quantities and serial numbers of aircraft and aircraft dimensions and performance specifications. In addition, 15 Pfalz aircraft types are illustrated in both 1/72 and 1/48 scale drawings. It is a revised, enlarged edition of an earlier book published in 2001. As new. (23216) $59.99

76. HILL, Group Capt. C. W. Hill. The Spook and the Commandant. London: William Kimber, (1975), octavo, green boards in pictorial dust jacket. (204)pp. First Edition. The true story of one of the greatest occult deceptions of all time. Imprisoned in a Turkish POW camp in the First World War, two Royal Flying Corps officers succeed in convincing their Commandant that they were in touch with the spirit world. I would tell you the rest of this fascinating story but you should read it for yourself. Spine of jacket a bit faded, otherwise a fine, clean copy. (22976) $40.00

77. HOFLING, Rudolf. Albatros D-II. Germany's Legendary World War I Fighter. (Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2002), quarto, pictorial wrappers. 53pp. First Edition in English. The history of the Albatross D-II, first airborne in 1916, with some history of the Fokker and other German airplanes of the period. With numerous black and white photographs, drawings in color, diagram of the Albatros D-II, technical data, and military registration numbers. With six pages of plates in full color. At published price. As new. (16087) $19.95

78. IMRIE, Alex. Pictorial History of the German Army Air Service 1914-18. Chicago: Henry Regnery Company, (1973), octavo, red boards in pictorial dust jacket. 176pp. First American Edition. An in-depth account of the first German air arm: the history of German military aeronautics from 1884-1914, with its dramatic increase in interest in aviation and its consequent expansion of the airship fleet; the mobilization of 1914, completed as planned in five days; the reorganization ofthe Luftwaffe as a result of the Kogenluft; and the ultimate demise of the first Luftwaffe, officially terminated on May 8, 1920. With 240 photographs combined with text that trace the growth of the German Army Air Service from its beginnings to its demise with the Treaty of Versailles. A fine, clean copy. Jacket not price clipped. (16122) $40.00

79. JAFFORD, Wing Commander C. G. Observers and Navigators and other non-pilot aircrew in the RFC, RNASand RAF. (Shrewsburey): Airlife, (2001), quarto, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. (xiv), . First Edition. Extensively illustrated with photographs. Traces the rise of the first generation of non-pilot aircrew between 1914 and 1919, examines the way in which in peacetime the RAF rapidly dispensed with its observer officers and their reinstatement in 1934, and looks at the rest of the century including the "1946 Aircrew Scheme". Very fine copy. (23168) $55.00

80. JONES, Ira. An Air Fighter's Scrapbook. London: Nicholson & Watson, 1938, octavo, black cloth. 332pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs and several drawings by Alan Bowyer. Shelf wear, boards bumped, cloth scuffed, a few clear tape marks to endpapers, edges of text block dusty. (22819) $20.00

81. KEITH, C.H. Flying Years. London: John Hamilton Ltd., octavo, blue cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (xii), 315pp. Aviation Book Club Edition. The author's personal account as a member of Nos. 70 and 6 Squadrons and of the post-war life in the Royal Air Force in the Middle East. This intimate record of his feelings and reactions of the conditions under

which he lived make this an interesting, amusing, and sometimes tragic story. Illustrations include photographs and six sketch maps (five fold-out). Shelf wear, a few bumps to boards, cloth scuffed, foxing to text block. (22895) $20.00

82. KIERNAN, R. H. The First War in the Air. (London): Peter Davies, 1934, octavo, lemon yellow cloth in dust jacket. (292)pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs. Extreme edges of cloth scuffed, jacket has shelf wear to corners,but still a very nice copy. (22547) $35.00

83. KIERNAN, R. H. The First War in the Air. (London): Peter Davies, 1934, octavo, lemon yellow cloth. (292)pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs. Cloth dusty, scruffy, and faded at spine. (22548) $10.00

85. KNIGHT, Clayton, et. al. Pilots' Luck. Philadelphia: David McKay Company, (1929), quarto, blue cloth with color pictorial labels on cover and spine, in pictorial dust jacket. (72)pp. First Edition. Foreword by Elliott White Springs and Introduction by Floyd Gibbons. A wonderful collection of drawings by Knight of war-flying experiences with text of each as excerpts from stories by Elliott White Springs, Capt. A. Roy Brown, Floyd Gibbons, and Norman S. Hall. Knight was a pilot in No. 206 Squadron RAF and was shot down on October 5, 1918, wounded and captured. Numerous illustrations in color and black and white. Very slight shelf wear, but a very fine copy of a book which more often than not shows up in worn condition. (23178) $125.00

86. (LAFAYETTE ESCADRILLE). McCONNELL, James. Recollections of the Great War in the Air. (Barnsley): Pen & Sword, (2013), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 96pp. Reprint of the edition of 1917. Illustrated with photographs. In 1915, James Roger McConnell enlisted as a US volunteer in the French Flying Corps. He was part of a remarkable band of American volunteers, which were formed into the famous American ‘Lafayette’ Escadrille. ‘Flying for France’ was his personal account of the war in the air as seen through the eyes a front-line pilot of the American Escadrille, which was then based at Verdun. His memoirs produce an amazing insight into the early aerial battles and trace the evolution of aerial warfare as the rickety aircraft of 1915 rapidly evolved into the purpose built fighters of 1917. Casualties among the American Escadrille were very high and McConnell’s own luck finally ran out when he was ambushed by two German fighters and was killed in action in March 1917. His gripping and detailed memoir of the war is his lasting memorial; only ‘Sagittarius Rising’ matches his honest account of the everyday life of a pilot in the Great War. However hisdramatic description of the battlefield of Verdun viewed from above is one of the classic descriptions of any wartime memoir and is unmatched by any other Great War writer. McConnell’s memoir is made all the more moving by the fact thatthe reader is aware that the writer’s life will soon be cut tragically short. Essential reading for anyone interested in military history or aviation. As new. (23221) $14.95

87. LEVINE, Joshua. Fighter Heroes of WWI. The Extraordinary Story of the Pioneering Airmen of the Great War. (London): Collins, (2008), octavo, printed heavy paper wrappers. x, 374pp. First Paperback Edition. This book was first published under the title: On a Wing and a Prayer. Few are aware of the risks that the pioneering airmen of World War I took. This oral history conveys the perils of those early days, the thrills of learning to fly, and the horrors of war in the air at a time when pilots carried little defensive armament and no parachutes. The men who joined the Royal Flying Corps in 1914 were the original heroes of flying, treading into unknown territory and paving the way for later aerial combat. They became icons for the soldiers in the trenches, and a stark contrast to the hundreds on the ground fighting faceless hundreds as men fought aircraft to aircraft and man to man—for the first time the air became a battlefield of its own. In 1914 aircraft were a questionable technology, used for only basic reconnaissance. But by 1918, hastened by the terrible war, aircraft wereunderstood to be the future of modern warfare. The war changed flying forever. The Wright brothers' achievements of a mere 10 years earlier and Blériot's crossing of the Channel just a few years before the war seemed a distant memory as aircraft became killing machines—the war becoming the ancestor of the fearsome air wars of later years. The stories are presented to the reader in a frank and open way, revealing the feelings of the men who defended the trenches from above and witnessed the war from a completely different perspective. These first-hand accounts tell the almost totally unknown tale of men who rewrote the rules of military engagement and changed the course of modern history as a result. Illustrated with photographs. As new. (21442) $12.95

Signed by Gwilym Lewis “I am the only one left...”

88. LEWIS, Gwilym H. Original calling card. Signed and with sentiment by Gwilym Lewis. "I am the only one left of the original Squadron 32. G. H. Lewis". With his printed address of 54, Park Close, London, and With the Compliments of G. H. Lewis. 3 X 5 inches. Lewis was a twelve victory ace having flown with 32 and 40 Squadrons. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross. Fine condition. (23173) $150.00

89. (LUKE, Frank). PARDOE, Blaine. Terror of the Autumn Skies. The True Story of Frank Luke, America's

Rogue Ace of World War I. (New York): Skyhorse Publishing, (2008), octavo, orange boards in pictorial dust jacket. xvi, 301 pp. First Edition. Illustrated. New. (19354) $24.95

90. MACMILLAN, Norman. Sir Sefton Brancker. London: William Heinemann Ltd., (1935), octavo, blue cloth in dust jacket. (xxvi); 491pp. First Edition. With two black and white portraits of Brancker. Includes Appendices, Index, and References to Officers and others referred to the biography. Brancker commanded The Northern Brigade, RFC in 1916 and The Middle East, RFC, in 1917. A carefully researched book which provides insight into high level air policy and administration. Slight scuffing and several very tiny chips to jacket, which is not price clipped. Book is a fine, clean copy. (23179) $85.00

Inscribed by RFC Pilot

91. MASON, Herbert Molloy, Jr. High Flew the Falcons. The French Aces of World War I. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Company, (1965), octavo, blue cloth and red boards in pictorial dust jacket. 172pp. First Edition, Review Copy with publisher's print review slip laid in. This book looks at the war from the French side of the lines highlighting the careers of the major French flyers such as Jean Marie Doinique Navarre, Georges Guynemer, and Charles Nungesser. He also includes several Americans in French squadrons such as Eugene Bullard and Paul Ayres Rockwell. With 69 illustrations from photographs including portraits. This copy is inscribed and signed by David W. Lewis on the title page, "A mon bon ami Fred [Andrews], David W Lewis - Pilote - aviateur l'Escadrille Spad 79 pendant 1917 1918 - Lafayette Flying Corps 'Happy Landings' To friend Fred". Lewis, after serving with the American ambulance in 1915 enlisted in French Aviation on 21 June 1917. He received his brevet on 13 November 1917 and flew at the Front with Escadrille SPA. 79 from 27 February to 29 March 1918. He was commissioned Second Lieuteneant in the U.S. Air Service on 29 March 1918 and remained attached to SPA. 79 until 22 September 1918. He was then on duty at Colombey-les-Belles until the Armistice. He was wounded in combat on 7 September 1918. He received the Croix de Guerre with star. Also laid in is a circa 1970 photograph of five World War One aces taken at a reunion. The flyers are ID'd on back: Robert Todd, William Lambert, George Vaughn, Kenneth Parker, and Douglas Campbell. A fine, clean copy, jacket not price clipped. (22768) $225.00

92. MCCUDDEN, Maj. James. Five Years in the Royal Flying Corps. London: The "Aeroplane" & General Publishing Company, (1918), octavo, blue cloth . First Edition. Illustrated with photographs. Inscribed on the verso of the frontispiece: "Per Ardua Ad Astra. Flight Lieut. A. G. Harris(?), D.F.C. 99th Squadron. R. F.C. France.". Below this in another hand: "Received by C. E. G. Haslip(?) in 1922/23, when living in Coventry. Transferred to Royal Fuseliers on return from France in 1919. Later transferred to 2/22nd London (Queen's) Regt TT. Finally transferred to R. E. (Postal Section). Cairo Army Post Office H.Q. 1920 demobilized.". Binding shelf worn, bumped and faded at spine, text block dust soiled on edges, finger prints here and there in text, half title not present. (22858) $150.00

93. (MENCKHOFF, Carl). TAGER, Dr. Hannes. Carl Menckhoff. Reminiscences of War and Captivity. A Knight of the Pour le Merite Reports. Indio, California: Aeronaut Books, 2013, quarto, pictorial boards. 304pp. First Edition. CarlMenckhoff Reminiscenses of War and Captivity is the story of one of Germany’s great aces of WWI, who scored 39 victories and was awarded the Pour le Mérite, Imperial Germany’s highest award. Moreover, this story does not end with the war, but continues until today with the touching story of two families, the Menckhoffs and the Averys, uniting years after Menckhoff’s last combat when he was downed by fledgling American pilot Walter L. Avery of the 95th Aero Squadron. Much of the story is in Menckhoff’s own words, but to complete the picture and put it in perspective, further information on Menckhoff and the Menckhoff family is provided by author Dr. Hannes Täger. To make the story accessible to the greatest audience, the text is presented in both German and English. With 208 photographs, 14 of them in color, 9 illustrations and maps, and color profiles of three of the fighters flown by Menckhoff. As new. (23204) $39.95

94. MIDDLETON, Edgar C. Tails Up. London: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, (1918), octavo, blue cloth stamped in dark blue on front cover and spine. 314pp. First Edition. With an introduction by Maj. Gen. R. M. Ruck, C. B. Stories about the everyday life of airmen in the field. Light shelf wear, back cover bumped, front endpaper missing. (22889)$12.50

A Rare Squadron History

95. [MILLER, Leonard] L. M. The Chronicles of 55 Squadron R.F.C. and R.A.F. Woking and London: Unwin Brothers, Ltd., 1919, small octavo, green cloth. (130)pp., illustrations unpaginated. First Edition. A monthly account of the formation of RFC 55 Squadron in England in April, 1916, its arrival in France in March, 1917, becoming the Squadron in April, 1918, through its demobilization in January, 1919. Among the important "firsts" for the Squadron was a raid in April,

1917, on which a camera was taken; in March, 1917, the Squadron originated the mounting of twin Lewis machine guns for the observer; and in July, 1917, the Squadron fitted a machine with high altitude oxygen apparatus for solo reconnaissances.With an epilogue, map, chart, and appendices, and six illustrations. Minor wear to cloth at top and bottom of spine. Hinges solid. Slight bit of foxing to fore edge of text block, otherwise a very nice, clean copy of this scarce book. (23074) $750.00

96. MONEY, R. R. Flying and Soldiering. London: Ivor Nicholson & Watson Limited, 1936, large octavo, blue cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (320)pp., illustrations unpaginated. First Edition. A finely told story by Money of his career in aviation from 1915 to 1928 beginning in France as an observer participating in the Loos campaign during WWI. After returning to England for flight training at Turnhouse he was again sent to France posted to the No. 12 Squadron. While flying a BE2 in September, 1916 during the Somme offensive his fuel pump broke. He was captured after landing and remained in prison until the Armistice. With seven black and white illustrations. Cocked, shelf wear to cloth, few spots to spine, spine has vertical crease, a few clear tape (not bad) to endpapers. (22818) $25.00

98. (NAVARRE, Jean). WILBERG, Jim. Jean Navarre: France's Sentinel of Verdun. (Indio, CA: Aeronaut Books, 2010), large quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 104 pp. First Edition. With aviation’s rapid growth in the Great War came air combat and the beginning of fighter aviation. Jean Navarre became the archetypal fighter pilot, the first French aceof aces, who, together with other brave airmen, created fighter aviation. Illustrated with 133 period photos and drawings, color profiles of 16 aircraft, 7 with plan views, five paintings of early air combat, and with 12 brief biographies of Pegoud, Garros, and other important early aviators. Signed by Wilberg. New. (22255) $24.95

99. (NIEUPORT AIRCRAFT). SANGER, Ray. Nieuport Aircraft of World War One. (Ramsbury): Crowood, (2002), quarto, black boards in pictorial dust jacket. 192pp. First Edition. The French firm of Nieuport built some of the most numerous, best-looking and effective fighting planes of World War I -- the type 17 and 29 gaining particular fame. Ray Sanger's authoritative book covers all these aircraft in detail, paying attention to both the physical detail and operationaluse. Illustrated throughout with photographs. Very fine copy. Jacket not price clipped. (23153) $39.95

100. POLLARD, W. Three items. Two later copyprints 5.5" x 3.5" circa 1960 inscribed on the back by W. Pollard, each photo showing the deck of the "H M S 'Ark Royal' No. 1 at Gallipoli 1915." and stamped below the inscriptions, "W. Pollard, O.P.S. / 286a Broadway / Phone Bexleyheath 1095". Included is an issue of "The Flypaper: Being a Journal Expressing the Fleeting Fancing of Flying Men" December 1918., 30 pages. Signed on the front wrapper, Lieut W Pollard RAF / 68 Wing H. Q. Seaton Carew / c/o Durham / Drawings on Page 8 + / see pages 11 & 12 / for article by / W Pollard / on return from Dardanelles / 1917" Pollard was a New Zealander who was a participant at Gallipoli. (22509) $275.00

101. (POUR le MERITE). BRAZIER, Kevin. The Complete Blue Max. A Chronological Record of the Holders of the Pour lr Merite, Prussia's Highest Military Order, from 1740 to 1918. (Barnsley): Pen & Sword, (2013), octavo, boards in pictorial dust jacket. 240pp. First Edition. Hermann Goring, Erwin Rommel, Manfred von Richthofen, Paul von Hindenburg, Helmuth von Moltke, Ernst Junger, Max Immelmann - they were among the most famous individuals to be awarded the Kingdom of Prussia's highest military order, the Pour le Merite, better known as the 'Blue Max'. Until the end of the Great War the Blue Max was the most prestigious accolade, a German serviceman could wish for. Yet fictions and myths about the Blue Max have obscured its long and fascinating history. Kevin Brazier, in this comprehensive account of the Pour le Merite and of the men who received it, aims to set the record straight, and he provides a comprehensive listing ofthe men who were given this high honor. Illustrated with photographs. As new. (23223) $50.00

102. (POUR le MERITE). BRONNENKANT, Lance J. The Blue Max Airmen. German Airmen Awarded the Pour le Merite. Vol. I. Boelcke / Immelmann. Indio, California: Aeronaut Books, 2012, quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 112pp. First Edition. The Blue Max Airmen series is the real story of the German airmen awarded the Pour le Mérite during the Great War. The most detailed and graphically lavish account of these heroes ever produced, covering the men in contextwith the war's chronology of events. For each recipient a comprehensive, well-illustrated biography of the man is given, together with photos of the aircraft he flew, followed by details of his service, including other medals awarded. Color profiles of the aircraft are provided both for the interest of enthusiasts and as references for modelers. Vol. 1 covers Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann, the first two aviation recipients of the Pour le Mérite and among the best known and most significant. Volume 1 has 112 pages and includes 155 period photographs and 7 color profiles of aircraft flown by Boelcke and Immelmann. As new. # (23205) $26.95

103. (POUR le MERITE). BRONNENKANT, Lance J. The Blue Max Airmen. German Airmen Awarded the Pour le Merite. Vol. 2. Buddecke, Wintgens, von Mulzer. Indio, California: Aeronaut Books, 2012, quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 112pp. First Edition. The Blue Max Airmen series is the real story of the German airmen awarded the Pour le Mérite during the Great War. The most detailed and graphically lavish account of these heroes ever produced, covering

the men in context with the war's chronology of events. For each recipient a comprehensive, well-illustrated biography of the man is given, together with photos of the aircraft he flew, followed by details of his service, including other medals awarded. Color profiles of the aircraft are provided both for the interest of enthusiasts and as references for modelers. Volume 2 covers Hans-Joachim Buddecke, Kurt Wintgens, and Max Ritter von Mulzer, the third through fifth aviation recipients of the Pour le Mérite. Buddecke spent much of his career in Turkey and is reasonably well known, but the other two aces have received modest coverage until now. Volume 2 has 112 pages and includes 168 period photographs and 10 color profiles of aircraft flown by these aces. New.# (23206) $26.95

104. (POUR le MERITE). BRONNENKANT, Lance J. The Blue Max Airmen. German Airmen Awarded the Pour le Merite. Vol. 3. Parschau / Hohndorf / von Althaus / Frankl. Indio, California: Aeronaut Books, 2013, quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 118pp. First Edition. The Blue Max Airmen series is the real story of the German airmen awarded the Pour le Mérite during the Great War. The most detailed and graphically lavish account of these heroes ever produced, covering the men in context with the war’s chronology of events. For each recipient a comprehensive, well-illustrated biography of the man is given, together with photos of the aircraft he flew, followed by details of his service, including other awards won. Color profiles of the aircraft are also provided both for interest to enthusiasts and as reference for modelers. Volume 3 covers Otto Parschau, Walter Höhndorf, Ernst von Althaus, and Wilhelm Frankl, the sixth through ninth aviation recipients of the Pour le Mérite. Volume 3 includes 165 period photographs and 14 color profiles of aircraft flown by these aces in its 118 pages. New. (23207) $29.99

105. (POUR le MERITE). BRONNENKANT, Lance J. The Blue Max Airmen. German Airmen Awarded the Pour le Merite. Vol. 4. Berthold / Leffers / Dossenbach / Berr. Indio, California: Aeronaut Books, 2013, quarto, pictorial heavypaper wrappers. 112pp. First Edition. The Blue Max Airmen series is the real story of the German airmen awarded the Pour le Mérite during the Great War. The most detailed and graphically lavish account of these heroes ever produced, covering the men in context with the war’s chronology of events. For each recipient a comprehensive, well-illustrated biography of the man is given, together with photos of the aircraft he flew, followed by details of his service, including other awards won.Color profiles of the aircraft are also provided for interest to enthusiasts and as references for modelers. Volume 4 covers Rudolf Berthold, Gustav Leffers, Albert Dossenbach, and Hans Berr, the tenth through thirteenth aviation recipients of the Pour le Mérite. Volume 4 includes 140 photographs, 6 of them in color, and 14 color profiles of aircraft flown by these aces in its 112 pages. New. (23208) $29.99

106. REESE, Peter. Target London. Bombing the Capital 1915-2005. (Barnsley): Pen & Sword, (2011), octavo, boards in pictorial dust jacket. 240pp. First Edition. London was a target for Zeppelins and bombers during the First World War, for bombers, V1s and rockets in the Second, and for Cold War missiles and for terrorists in more recent times, yet rarely has the history of twentieth-century attacks on the capital been studied as a whole. Peter Reese, in this thought-provoking account, vividly describes how the destructive potential of aerial bombing and terrorist actions has increased and how Londoners have struggled to protect themselves and their city. He looks at the strategic aims of the bombing campaigns– panic, devastation, paralysis of communications and the collapse of morale - and contrasts them with the actual responses of Londoners – of civilians – who faced this new form of indiscriminate warfare. As he traces the developing theory and practice of air power, he dispels myths and misunderstandings that still surround the subject. His narrative follows the story from the commencement of the First World War when the development of aircraft accelerated and the possibilities of aerial warfare came to be appreciated – and feared. There are graphic accounts of the German raids on the city in the First World War, of the intense interwar debate about the impact of bombing, and of the ordeal that followed - the Blitz and the V1 and V2 campaigns. He also considers in the concluding chapters more recent threats to the capital which come, not from aircraftand missiles, but from the bombing tactics adopted by terrorists, and the need for appropriate responses. New. (22847) $39.95

107. REVELL, Alex. Brief Glory. The Life of Arthur Rhys Davids, DSO, MC and Bar. London: William Kimber, (1984), octavo, blue cloth in pictorial dust jacket. 222pp. First Edition. A fine biography of Rhys Davids one of the most popular British aces who flew with No. 56 Squadron and was the victor over the German ace Werner Voss. Illustrated with photographs. A very fine copy, jacket price clipped. (15673) $45.00

108. REVELL, Alex. British Fighter Units Western Front 1914-16 (and) British Fighter Units Western Front 1917-18. 2 volumes. London: Osprey, (1978), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 48 pp.; 48 pp. First Edition. With color plates by Michael Trim, G. A Embleton, Michael Roffe and Richard Hook. A fine set. (23183) $35.00

109. (RICHTHOFEN, Manfred von). FERKO, A. E. Richthofen. (Berkhamsted: Albatros, 1995), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 80pp. First Edition. Extensively illustrated with photographs and full color profiles. Corners bumped,otherwise a near fine copy. (23197) $35.00

110. (RICHTHOFEN, Manfred von). TREADWELL, Terry C. and Alan C. Wood. Richthofen's Flying Circus. (Stroud, Gloucestershire): Tempus, (1999), octavo, printed heavy wrappers. 128pp. First Edition. Part of the Images of Aviation Series. A pictorial record of "Richthofen's Flying Circus," a unit of the German Army Air Service's first Jagdgeschwader, switching from front to front where needed. Included are pictures of the 'Red Baron' and his Geschwader along with images of some of Germany's most famous pilots, Ernst Udet, Kurt Wolff, Karl-Emile Schafer, Erich Lowenhardt, and Hermann Goering. New. (16132) $20.00

111. RIMELL, Ray. WWI Warplanes. 'Great War' Classics in Profile. (Two volumes). Berkhamsted: Albatros Productions, 1992, quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 48 pp. each volume. First Edition. Profusely illustrated with photographs and color profiles, scale plans, camouflage, and markings. Both volumes in very fine condition. (23124) $65.00

112. RIMELL, Raymond L. Air War over Great Britain 1914-1918. (Poole): Arms and Armour Press, (1987), quarto, printed heavy paper wrappers. 64pp. First Edition. Profusely illustrated. Fine copy. (23191) $17.50

113. RIMELL, Raymond Laurence. World War One in the Air. London: Arms and Armour Press, (1988), quarto, printed heavy paper wrappers. 64pp. First Edition. Profusely illustrated. Fine copy. (23192) $17.50

114. ROBERTS, E.M. A Flying Fighter. An American above the Lines in France. New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, (1918), octavo, blue cloth stamped in gilt on front cover and spine. (20), 339pp. First Edition. Frontispiece: Photograph of Roberts. Illustrated with photographs, including an appendix (glossary). Roberts was assigned to No. 4 Squadron and participated in the Battle of the Somme. After being discharged due to illness, Roberts returned to the US and went on a lecture tour to promote his book. Spine and spine lettering faded, otherwise a very nice, clean copy. (23098) $25.00

115. ROBERTSON, Bruce. Bombing Colours. British bomber camouflage and markings 1914-1937. Melbourne: Kookaburra, (1972), octavo, red boards in pictorial dust jacket. 176pp. First Australian Edition. Extensively illustrated with photographs and 25 line-drawings including those on the endpapers by Alfred M. Alderson. A valuable reference. Jacket notprice clipped. A near fine copy. (23126) $25.00

116. (ROYAL AIR FORCE). HOBART, Malcolm. Badges and Uniforms of the Royal Air Force. (Barnsley): Pen & Sword, (2012), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 224pp. First Edition. Throughout the relatively short yet highly distinguished history of the Royal Air Force there has been a tendency for the men and women of the Service to be overshadowed by the glamor of the aircraft. Nonetheless it is surprising that there has never before been a complete record of the uniforms and badges of the RAF and its predecessor, the Royal Flying Corps. Malcolm Hobart and Pen and Sword Books have cooperated to rectify this serious omission with this superbly color illustrated and comprehensive collector's guide. Badges of rank and trade are all depicted not only for the flying arms but for ground staff. Also covers the RAF Reserves and Auxiliary Service, Air Training Corps and the Royal Observer Corps. New. (22848) $24.95

117. (ROYAL AIR FORCE STAFF COLLEGE). LEE, Sq. Ldr. A. S. G., Sq. Ldr. R. H. M. S. Saundby, Sq. Ldr. B. J. Silly, Fl. Lt. E. J. Kingston-McCloughry, et. al. "The Hawk" The Annual Journal of the Royal Air Force Staff College. Vol. 1, No. 1. Andover: Holmes & Sons, 1928, quarto, modern blue cloth stamped in gilt on front cover and spine, with original printed heavy paper wrappers bound in. 130pp. First Edition. Edited by Sq. Ldr. A. S. G. Lee. Illustrated with photographs. A fine copy of this informative annual. Contribution include: "Anti-Zeppelin Work at Orfordness" and "Night Flying" by Saundby; "The Battle of Cambrai 1917" and "A Flying Visit to the U.S.A." by Lee; "A Day Bombing Squadron in France (55 Squadron)" by Silly; "Experiences with fighter Squadrons (4 and 23 Squadrons) by Kingston-McCloughry; "No. 45 Squadron in France" by Fl. Lt. M. Moore; "No. 57 Squadron in 1918" by Fl. Lt. A MacGregor; "Seaplane Patrols inthe Channel, 1916-18" by Fl. Lt. P. H. Mackworth, and numerous other related articles. Signed "Lee" in the hand of A. S. G.Lee on the front wrapper and with a few notations in his hand in the text. Book stamp of aviation book collector Steve St. Martin on the front endpaper. A very fine copy. (22870) $175.00

118. (ROYAL FLYING CORPS). Technical Notes, R.F.C. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1916, small octavo, tan cloth. 42 pp. interleaved with blank leaves for notes, followed by 38 fold-out plates. The contents covers Photography, Wireless, Flight and Stability, Magneto, Engines (Gnome, Eardmore, Renault, Monosoupape, R.A.F., Le Rhone 80 H.P., Le Rhone 110 H.P., Curtiss 90 H.P., Curtiss 80 H.p., Clerget 100 H.P., Rolls-Royce Aero 250 H.P.). The 38fold-out plates of diagrams and notes on machines cover the Maurice Farman Shorthorn, Maurice Farman Longhorn, B.E.2C, Avro, Bleriot, Bristol Scout (Type C), Vickers' Fighter, Sopwith 2-Seater, Vickers' Scout, F.E. 2B, De Havilland 1, R.E.7, De Havilland 2. Cloth slightly soiled, cover stamping scuffed. Contents clean with solid hinges. The blank leaves

bound in for notes are clean and have not been marked. Two of the fold-out plates have a drop of blue ink along the bottom edge. (22769) $375.00

119. (ROYAL FLYING CORPS). THOMPSON, Sir Robert. The Royal Flying Corps (Per Ardua ad Astra). London:Leo Cooper, (1968), octavo, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. (152) pp. Second Printing. Illustrated with photographs. Part of Leo Cooper's Famous Regiments series. Slight shelf wear to jacket, otherwise a fine, clean copy. Jacket not price clipped. (23127) $30.00

120. (RUSSIAN ACES). KULIKOV, Victor. Russian Aces of World War I. (Oxford: Osprey, 2013), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 96pp. First Edition. Illustrated by Harry Dempsey. Although the Russian Imperial Army Air Service consisted of no more than four BAGs (Boevaya Aviatsionniy Gruppa – battle aviation groups), each controlling three or four smaller AOIs (Aviatsionniy Otryad Istrebitelei – fighter aviation detachments) equipped with a variety of aircraft types,its fighter pilots nevertheless gave a good account of themselves. Indeed, during three years of war they claimed more than 200 Austro-Hungarian and German aircraft shot down, creating 13 aces – these elite aviators accounted for around half of the victories claimed on the Eastern Front. Pilots flew a variety of fighter types, with French Nieuport scouts and SPAD VIIs proving to be the most popular, and effective, aeroplanes to see service on this front. The exploits of these aces are detailed here, with information based on material newly sourced by the author from Russian military and private archives. Many previously unpublished photographs are used to illustrate this book, supported by full-color profiles that reveal how striking some of the aces’ fighters were in this often-forgotten theater of World War 1. (22868) $22.95

121. SAMSON, Charles Rumney. Fights and Flights. [London]: Ernest Benn Limited, (1930), octavo, green cloth. (xii), 372pp. First Edition. An account of the war career of the author who was in charge of the RN Flying School at Eastchurch. His unit was ordered with a Brigade of Royal Marines to occupy Ostende. His commentary covers the full period of the war and is divided into five parts: I. Armoured Cars (August-November 1914); II. The "Iron Coast" (November 1914-February 1915); III. The Dardanelles (March-December 1915; IV. The "Ben-My-Chree" (May 1916-January 1917); and V. The North Sea. Illustrated with numerous photographs and three maps. Shelf wear, corners bumped, spine has a slight water stain at foot, foxing to edges of text block, name and date on front endpaper. (22854) $85.00

122. SCOTT, Group-Captain A. J. L. Sixty Squadron, RAF. A History of the Squadron from Its Formation. New York: Greenhill Books, (1990), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. (26), (174)pp. First Printing of this Edition. This edition includes "Jack Scott: A Brief Appraisal", "Combat Claims made by Memers of Sixty Squadron 1916-1918", and "A Brief History of Sixty Squadron 1920 to 1990" by D. W. Warne. With a Preface by the Rt. Hon. Lord Hugh Cecil.This squadron was organized 30 April 1916 at Gosport. On 28 May 1916 the unit went to France to receive its Morane aircraft ofthree different types: "bullets", biplanes, and "parasols". In August 1916 the squadron received Nieuport 17C1 aircraft. In July 1917 the unit was re-equipped with SE5 and SE5a scouts. The squadron participated in the Somme Campaign, Arras, Passchendale, and the March 1918 offensive. During the war it scored 274 victories over enemy aircraft, and the list of officers contains the names of famous pilots such as H. H. Balfour, Albert Ball, Bell-Irving, "Billy" Bishop, K. L. Caldwell, J. B. McCudden, W. E. Molesworth, A. J. L. Scott was a flight commander in No. 43 Squadron when he was appointed squadron commander in No. 60 Squadron. A valuable record of an active squadron beginning with the early stages of scouting to the final concepts of offensive aerial combat during World War I. Illustrated. Very slight fold to front wrapper, but still a near fine copy. (23125) $20.00

123. SHORES, Christopher, Norman Franks and Russell Guest. Above the Trenches. A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920. (Stoney Creek): Fortress Publications, (1990), quarto, blue paper boards in pictorial dust jacket. (400)pp. First Canadian Edition. Extensively illustrated. The great bulk of the book is devoted to over 800 biographies of individual scout pilots, with introductory notes providing, in the majority of case, place and date of birth, previous military service, decorations and post war career. The biographies include a full list ofall claims made, by date, time, type and location, together with the serial and type of scout flown to achieve the claim and a note of the authors' sources. Along with a list of aces amongst gunners, bomber and Corps pilots. Fine copy. (23146) $59.95

124. SHRIVE, Frank J. The Diary of a P.B.O.* * poor bloody observer. (Erin, Ontario): The Boston Mills Press, (1981), large quarto, blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. 88pp. First Edition. This is an interesting account, in diary form, ofa Canadian who served in the Royal Air Force in North Russia with Elope Force in the immediate aftermath of WW1. F.J Shrive was born in 1897 or 1898, joined the 129th Wentworth Battalion in 1915. He was trained as a scout and arrived in France in May 1917. After being wounded near Vimy Ridge, he was posted to the 12th Canadian Reserve, Sandling. He joined the Royal Flying Corps in April 1918 and was posted to North Russia where he served as an Observer until June 1919. In WW2 he served as an Aerodrome Control Officer at #10 Elementary Flying Training School, Pendelton. Ontario and passed away in 1979. Embossed ownership stamp on half title, otherwise a fine copy. Jacket not price clipped. (23152)

$35.00

125. Silhouettes of Aeroplanes. London: Printed by Harrison & Sons...Printers in Ordinary to His Majesty, 1915, octavo, tan printed wrappers, stapled. (24)pp. First Edition. Descriptions of markings and characteristics of Allied and German planes. One page printed in colors. Wrappers slightly dusty, staples a bit rusted as usual, but this is still a very nice, clean copy. (23143) $110.00

126. SLOAN, James J., Jr. Wings of Honor: American Airmen in World War I. Atglen, PA : Schiffer, (1994), quarto, dark grey cloth in dust jacket. 460pp. First Edition. Wings of Honor is a compilation of all United States pilots, observers, gunners and mechanics who flew against the enemy in World War I. Covered are Americans who flew with the French and British air services, U.S. Navy aviators, the 103rd Pursuit Squadron, the 1st Balloon Group, the 1st Pursuit Group, the 1st Corps Observation Group, American bomber units, the 2nd Pursuit Squadron, the 3rd Pursuit Group, and all other units in which Americans flew. James J. Sloan is a founding member of the American Aviation Historical Society, as well as a charter member of the Society of World War I Aero Historians. As new.# (18416) $45.00

128. (SMITH, Russell). WILBERG, Jim (editor). Tumult in the Clouds. The Aviation Art of Russell Smith. (Indio, CA: Aeronaut Books, 2011), large oblong quarto, cloth in dust jacket. 176 pp. First Edition. Lavishly illustrated, the book features 44 full-color paintings and 20 drawings by Russell that bring WWI aviation to life. More than a dozen respected WWI aviation authors contribute to the story with chapters providing the background for the paintings to increase your understanding and appreciation of Russell’s exceptional art. Finally, in a well-illustrated chapter, Russell tells you how he creates his art. Illustrated with 44 full color paintings by Russell Smith, 20 black & white sketches by Russell Smith, 50 color photos of museum and reproduction aircraft, 180 WWI-era black & white photos. Chapters by Javier Arango, Lance Bronnenkant, Dennis Gordon, Jon Guttman, Adrian Hellwig, Jim Miller, Fred Murrin, Colin Owers, Stephen Skinner, Ed Soye, Alan Toelle, Greg VanWyngarden, & Charles Woolley. Signed by Wilberg. New. (22257) $49.95

129. (SPAD VII). GUTTMAN, Jon. SPAD VII Aces of World War I. (Oxford): Osprey, (2001), quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 96pp. First Edition. Built by the 'Société Anonyme Pour l’Aviation et ses Dérivés', (SPAD), the SPAD VII was the first successful fighting scout design to emerge from the company that had traded as Duperdussin pre-war. Flown ‘from the off’ by aces Paul Sauvage and Georges Guynemer, the scouts made an immediate impression. The latter pilot was so impressed that he dubbed the Type VII the ‘flying machine gun’. The first of two volumes on SPAD aces,this book tells the whole story from the ace perspective. By the time production of the SPAD VII ended in the final months of 1918, around 6000 examples had been built, and Allied aces on every front had enjoyed success with the type. As new. (23095) $22.95

130. STINE, William B. and Sharon R. France on Fragile Wings. A Libertyman's Adventures 1017-19 in the 168th Aero Squadron, AEF. Missoula, MT: Pictorial Histories Publishing, 2013, octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 253pp. First Edition. As a young man Harold Stine never traveled far from his home in Charleston, West Virginia, a place of forested mountains, deep valleys and muddy, lethargic rivers. Friends and family, church and school were the secure web that encased his life. And yet he left this life to fly in France as a reconnaissance pilot in The Great War. His two years in France were the singular sojourn of his life, catapulting him from comfort into chaos. To better understand his father’s odyssey (based on pilot’s log, diary and a box of some 300 photographs and postcards), William Stine and his wife, Sharon, retraced his journeys in France. They found Harold’s flying fields, located towns where he was stationed, matched his photographs and postcards with the scenes that unfolded before them and used his photographs to engage local people. 255 phoyographs and drawings and 9 maps. (23219) $19.95

131. "Theta" (L. F. Hutcheon). War Flying, by a pilot, the letters of "Theta" to his home people written in training and in war. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1917, octavo, original tan cloth. (118)pp. First American Edition. A cheery and light-hearted record of a pilot's experiences with an unidentified French observation squadron on the western front whose "work", as described by him "is pleasant." Names, dates, and places have been concealed and extraneous matters have been omitted. Though the author's experiences may have been "pleasant," they were not to be taken as typical of those of all pilots at the front. Illustrated with drawings. Ex-library copy with all the tickets and pockets. Cloth soiled. (22896) $10.00

132. TREADWELL, Terry C. British and Allied Aircraft Manufacturers of the First World War. (Stroud): Amberley, (2011), large octavo, pictorial wrappers. 251 pp. First Edition. At the start of the First World War, little thought had been given to how aircraft would play a part in the conflict. The Royal Flying Corps consisted of five squadrons, one equipped with observation balloons and the others with aircraft. In fact, so advanced was Britain that its squadrons were the first in the world. Along with the Royal Flying Corps, Britain also had the Royal Naval Air Service, which pioneered the use of aircraft carriers. The value of aircraft was soon realized and rapid expansion took place of both services, each using a

variety of aircraft from Sopwith Pups and Camels, to Bristol F.2Bs and the huge Handley page O/400 bombers, as well as Vickers Vimys, Martinsyde G.100s and Avro 504s. With a wide range of aircraft of all types, from fighters to bombers, seaplanes and reconnaissance types, the British air forces started the war with barely 150 aircraft but ended it with thousands. Terry Treadwell takes us through the various types, their uses and history, and this companion to his German andAustro-Hungarian Aircraft Manufacturers is profusely illustrated with images of the men and machines that protected the skies of the Allied territories. With 152 illustrations. Upper right corner of cover and text block bumped, otherwise a fine copy. (23128) $17.50

133. TREADWELL, Terry C. and Alan C. Wood. The First Air War. A Pictorial History. London: Brassey's, (1996), quarto, dark blue boards in pictorial dust jacket. (viii), 152pp. First Edition. 'The First Air War' covers the war from the first tentative acts of aggression in the air in 1914 to the employment of massive air power by the war's end. Subjects covered include the early attempts to arm aircraft, the Zeppelin raids, the appearance of fighter 'aces', the early employment of carrier-based aircraft, the development of the heavy bomber and of night flying, and the creation of the Royal Air Force - the world's first independent air arm - in 1918. 'The First Air War' does not restrict its scope to the Western Front - also covered are air operations in the Middle East and Central Europe, the air attacks on British and German towns and cities, and the operations of the RAF in Russia in 1918 - 1919. The book includes a number of previously unpublished photographs from various historical archives, all of which are accompanied by explanatory captions. Very fine copy. (23150) $30.00

134. TREADWELL, Terry C. and Alan C. Wood. The First Air War. A Pictorial History. New York: Barnes & Noble, (1998), quarto, boards and cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (viii), 152pp. Reprint. 'The First Air War' covers the war from the first tentative acts of aggression in the air in 1914 to the employment of massive air power by the war's end. Subjects covered include the early attempts to arm aircraft, the Zeppelin raids, the appearance of fighter 'aces', the early employment of carrier-based aircraft, the development of the heavy bomber and of night flying, and the creation of the Royal Air Force - the world's first independent air arm - in 1918. 'The First Air War' does not restrict its scope to the Western Front - also covered are air operations in the Middle East and Central Europe, the air attacks on British and German towns and cities, and the operations of the RAF in Russia in 1918 - 1919. The book includes a number of previously unpublished photographs from various historical archives, all of which are accompanied by explanatory captions.Very fine copy. (23151) $20.00

135. (TRIPLANES). HADINGHAM, Evan. The Fighting Triplanes. New York: Macmillan, (1969), quarto, maroon and grey cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (240)pp. First American Edition. A useful study, illustrated with many photographs and line drawings. A bit of scuffing to jacket, otherwise a fine, clean copy. Jacket not price clipped. (23186) $40.00

136. (TRIPLANES). HERRIS, Jack. Germany's Triplane Craze. Indio, California: Aeronaut Books, 2013, quarto, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. 102pp. First Edition. Describes and illustrates Germany’s Triplane Craze of 1917 with morethan 145 rare, contemporary photos, 9 color photos, 44 color profiles, performance specifications and production data. The origins of German triplane and multiplane fighter designs are discussed in the context of the evolving combat environment. Scale Drawings of the Aviatik 30.24, Brandenburg L 16, Fokker V8, Friedrichshafen FF54, and the Schütte-Lanz Dr.I to 1/48 scale are included in the book’s 102 pages. As new. (23211) $29.99

137. TURNER, Maj. Charles C. The Struggle in the Air 1914-1918. London: Edward Arnold, 1919, large octavo, turquoise cloth stamped in black on front cover and spine. viii, 288pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs and paintings. From Noffsinger, World War I Aviation: “In spite of the early date of this book, it is a fine summary of the various aspects of aerial warfare. Turner joined the RNAS in October 1914 and served in various capacities associated with aviation throughout the War. Inscribed in ink on the front free endpaper" "From Frank Ahearn to Major H. S. Kerby - Monte Carlo's fastest operator. 23-12-19". Kerby is mentioned in the text at page 159, "Flight-Lieutenant H. S. Kerby encountered eight Gothas on August 12, 1917, 30 miles out at sea, and attacked without result. Subsequently he saw a singleGotha in the water, and he threw his life-belt down to its crew. On the same day a Sopwith triplane attacked a Gotha five times between the North Foreland and the mouth of the Scheldt, firing 350 rounds and scoring many hits. He was then attacked by a formation of eight enemy scouts who fired small shot at him. On August 22, 1917, during a German Aeroplane raid, Flight-Commander Kerbey on a Sopwith fighting machine attacked ten Gothas off the North Foreland, selecting a machine on the right of the formation for his attention. He fired two drums of ammunition into this machine, which fell into the sea near Margate. Flight-Lieutenant Kerby drove another of the enemy down into the sea in the same region." Wear to cloth and text block, spine faded, foxing in text block, some pages roughly opened. (22820) $150.00

138. UDET, Ernst. Ace of the Black Cross. The Memoirs of Ernst Udet. (Barnsley): Frontline, (2013), octavo, boardsin pictorial dust jacket. 256pp. Reprint of the edition of 1937. Above the mud and misery of the trenches and the endless

slugging matches of the First World War another contest was played out with all the military glamor, chivalric values and deadly outcome of a medieval, knightly tournament. This was the battle in the air between the first primitive aircraft and theintrepid aviators who flew them. This image of air war is brought nobly to light in the memoirs of Ernst Udet, the German ‘ace of aces’, whose impressive wartime record was second only to the legendary ´Red Baron´. Written in a jaunty, Boy’s Own style Udet paints a romantic picture of his experiences and captures what perhaps many young pilots must have felt as they flew off each day to duel with the enemy, the elements and an unreliable technology. Ace of the Black Cross also illustrates the way in which war and defeat left this young generation of tough, spirited, individuals rootless and restless. After the war Udet used his flying skills to give displays to crowds of gawping onlookers, a circus act that left him frustrated and resentful. In 1941, disillusioned and depressed, he shot himself. On the wall before he died he scrawled a message for Göring: ‘Iron man, you have betrayed me’. As new. (23222) $34.95

139. UDET, Ernst. Ace of the Iron Cross. Translated by Richard K. Riehn. Garden City: Doubleday, 1970, octavo, gray cloth in dust jacket. (xviii), 215 pp. First English language edition. Part of the Air Combat Classic series edited by Stanley M. Ulanoff. This is the first English language translation of Udet's autobiography. Illustrated. Both book and jacket in very fine condition. (23081) $35.00

140. (VAUGHN, George A., Jr). A Celebration and Thanksgiving for the Life of George A. Vaughan, Jr. Memorialcard celebrating the life of World War I pilot George A. Vaughn, Jr. 5.5" x 8.5", (4) pp. With a lengthy inscription by his wife. The front cover reproduces an image of a Sopwith Camel printed in blue and red. Vaughn was commissioned 1st Lt inMarch 1918 and assigned to 84 Sq, RFC, Bertangles, France in May 1918, flying Camels in combat until 28 August 1918. Assigned to the 17th Aero Squadron flying Camels in combat until the end of the war, becoming "B" Flight Commander in September 1918. Credited with 13 official victories, becoming an Ace, 22 August 1918, and rated a JMA, 23 August 1918. WWI Decorations: DSC, Silver Star, Victory Medal with 4 battle clasps, 2 gold overseas chevrons, British DFC. Fine. (22210) $45.00

In Rare Dust Jacket

141. WELLMAN, William A. Go, Get 'Em! The true adventures of an American aviator of the Lafayette Flying Corps who was the only Yankee flyer fighting over General Pershing's boys of the Rainbow Division in Lorraine, when they first went "over the top." Boston: The Page Company, 1918, octavo, green cloth with pictorial design on front cover, in pictorial dust jacket. (xvi), (288)pp. First Edition. Introduction and notes by Eliot Harlow Robinson. Frontispiece: Snapshot of author taken, "somewhere in France." Illustrated with photographs, drawings, and facsimiles of paintings. William Wellman was from Brookline, Massachusetts. He enlisted in French Aviation on 13 June 1917 and received his flying training from 29 June to 1 December 1917 at Avord, Pau and G.D.E. He received his brevet on 29 September 1917 he flew at the front with Escadrille SPA. 87 from 3 December 1917 to 14 March 1918. He received the Croix de Guerre, with two Palms. On 21 March 1917, Wellman was injured in a crash after his Nieuport was hit by antiaircraft fire. He was discharged to recuperate from his wounds. His is officially credited with two victories. After the war Wellman became a highly successful movie director in Hollywood. He directed the movie "Wings" which was the first movie to win an Academy Award as Best Picture. The last movie he directed was "The Lafayette Escadrille" which greatly displeased the surviving Lafayette pilots. Name on front pastedown. Light foxing to top edge of text block, else a very fine, bright copy of the book. Spine of dust jacket faded with light chipping to top and bottom of spine and one small chip at the center edge. Back panel of jacket has two 1 1/2" square chips. An exceptionally nice copy of a book not often found with jacket. (15922)$750.00

Signed by Whitehouse

142. WHITEHOUSE, Arch. Legion of the Lafayette. Garden City: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1962, octavo, blue cloth in pictorial dust jacket. (xviii), 338pp. First Edition. The story of the Americans who formed the Lafayette Escadrille to fly with the French in World War I. Illustrated with 32 photographs. Signed by Arch Whitehouse on the title page. A fine,clean copy of the book in a fine copy of the jacket which is not price clipped. (22237) $75.00

143. WILBERG, Jim. Knights in Canvas. The Aviation Art of James Dietz. Indio, California: Aeronaut Books, 2013,oblong quarto, full color pictorial boards. 176pp. First Edition. For many years award-winning artist James Dietz has been one of the most esteemed painters of WWI aviation. Lavishly illustrated, this book features 74 full-color paintings by Jim that bring WWI aviation to life. More than a dozen respected WWI aviation authors contribute to the story with chapters providing the background for the paintings to increase your understanding and appreciation of Jim's exceptional work. In a well-illustrated chapter, Jim discusses how he creates his art using two recent paintings as examples. With forward by Sir Peter Jackson, renowned producer of the stunning Lord of the Rings trilogy. • 74 Full color paintings by Jim Dietz • 169

WWI-era black & white photos • 27 color photos of museum and reproduction aircraft • Chapters by Javier Arango, Lance Bronnenkant, Jay Broze, Jon Guttman, Ted Hamady, Adrian Hellwig, Colin Owers, Mike O'Neal, Stephen Skinner, Greg VanWyngarden, & Paolo Varriale. 176 pages, 8.5" by 11" page size. Signed by Wilberg. New. (23209) $49.95

144. WORTMAN, Marc. The Millionaires' Unit. (London): Pan Books, (2006), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. xxii, (314)pp. First Pan Books Edition. The Millionaires' Unit is the story of a gilded generation of young men from the zenith of privilege: a Rockefeller, the son of the head of the Union Pacific Railroad, several who counted friends and relatives among presidents and statesmen of the day. They had it all and, remarkably by modern standards, they were prepared to risk it all to fight a distant war in France. Driven by the belief that their membership in the American elite required certain sacrifice, schooled in heroism and the nature of leadership, they determined to be first into the conflict, leading the way ahead of America's declaration that it would join the war. At the heart of the group was the Yale flying club, six of whom are the heroes of this book. They would share rivalries over girlfriends, jealousies over membership in Skull and Bones, and fierce ambition to be the most daring young man over the battlefields of France, where the casualties among flyers were chillingly high. One of the six would go on to become the principal architect of the American Air Force'sfirst strategic bomber force. Others would bring home decorations and tales of high life experiences in Paris. Some would not return, having made the greatest sacrifice of all in perhaps the last noble war. Illustrated with photographs. As new. (23078) $12.50

145. WORTMAN, Marc. The Millionaires' Unit. New York: Public Affairs, (2006), octavo, pictorial heavy paper wrappers. xxii, (314)pp. First Softbound Edition. The Millionaires' Unit is the story of a gilded generation of young men from the zenith of privilege: a Rockefeller, the son of the head of the Union Pacific Railroad, several who counted friends and relatives among presidents and statesmen of the day. They had it all and, remarkably by modern standards, they were prepared to risk it all to fight a distant war in France. Driven by the belief that their membership in the American elite required certain sacrifice, schooled in heroism and the nature of leadership, they determined to be first into the conflict, leading the way ahead of America's declaration that it would join the war. At the heart of the group was the Yale flying club, six of whom are the heroes of this book. They would share rivalries over girlfriends, jealousies over membership in Skull and Bones, and fierce ambition to be the most daring young man over the battlefields of France, where the casualties among flyers were chillingly high. One of the six would go on to become the principal architect of the American Air Force'sfirst strategic bomber force. Others would bring home decorations and tales of high life experiences in Paris. Some would not return, having made the greatest sacrifice of all in perhaps the last noble war. Illustrated with photographs. As new. (23122) $20.00

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146. YEATES, V. M. Winged Victory. London: Grub Street, (2013), octavo, printed heavy paper wrappers. 456pp. Reprint, first published in 1934. There is no bitter snarl nor self-pity in this classic novel about the air war of 1914-1918, based very largely on the author's experiences. Combat, loneliness, fatigue, fear, comradeship, women, excitement - all are built into a vigorous and authentic structure by one of the most valiant pilots of the then Royal Flying Corps. New. (23164) $18.95

147. (ZEPPELINS). MARBEN, Rolf. Ritter der Luft. Zeppelinabenteuer im Weltkrieg. Berichte von Kriegsteilnehmern. Hamburg: Broschek, 1931, octavo, original blue cloth stamped in white on front cover and spine. (192)pp. First Edition. Illustrated with photographs. Zeppelin adventures during Wold War One. Lettering on spine a bit scuffed, otherwise a fine, clean copy. (23082) $50.00