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Aviation

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Aviation

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Auction Date:2012 Nov 29 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Early 1920s manuscript, written in an unknown hand, on 14 sides of 10 adjoined lined pages, describing the inner workings of an airplane. Manuscript includes two sketches labeled “Main Wiring Diagram,” and “Gramaphone Cabinet,” and a chart of “General Data,” which includes speeds and weights of the Eagle VIII and the Falcon III. A small sampling reads, in part: “Jaguar starting. See that both the engine magnets are switched off and that the throttle is in the slow running position. 2. With gas starter. Connect the gas coupling of the starter to the lead to the distributor of one of the two engine magnets. See that H1 lead switch from gas starter mag to engine mag is switched off. 3. Start the gas starter…The ignition system is a highly developed form of battery-coil ignition, designed as an integral part of the engine. The general layout comprises a direct current generated gear driven from the engine." Other topics include the “Liberty Aero Engine.” In fine condition, with a fragile hinge.