Pitcairn Harold (4 results)

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Ann Rept for 1930, pp. 265-271+ 9 Photo Plts, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is ilke a pamphlet, VG.

Paperback. No Jacket. Reprint. The Autogiro Its Characteristics and Accomplishments authored by aviation pioneer Harold F Pitcairn is a landmark 1930 publication It was the first authoritive complete public presentation detailing the mechanics utility and future of rotarywing flight This copy is bound in paper covers with red cloth spine The pamphlet is in very good condition with just a little discolouration to the rear The pages are clean throughout and illustrated with several historic photographs A must for any aviation enthusiastnbsp. book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Testimony given to the House of Representatives arguing the case for supporting Autogiros by the President of the Autogiro Company of America. The report provides an illustrated account of Autogiro development across the world and indicates likely developments. 1st Edition 1938. c 40pp., including photographs in spiral bound report, vgc, uncommon. 0.0.…

[2 (blank)], 94 pp. Filled with b/w photographic images. Royal 8vo. 10-3/4" x 7-3/16" "This book is the second complete authoritative presentation of the Autogiro; what it is, what it does, and how it does it, together with a rà sumà of its history, development, achievement, progress and acceptance by the public." [Foreword]. The PCA-2 a significant development in aviation progress, being the first rotary-wing aircraft to achieve type certification in the United States, as well as being notable for a number of 'firsts', including the first aircraft to land on the White House lawn and the first rotorcraft to fly across the country. Uncommon in commerce. Age-toning to wrapper edges. Smattering of foxing. Occasional pencil marginalia. A VG copy. Original blue paper wrappers, with embossed gilt lettering to front cover. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve 1st edition thus, ca 1932. "With the Compliments of the Autogiro Company" card laid-in.…