> Hi Allen, This is for your group :)
>
>
> Wednesday January 17 1996
> Hi Everyone :)
>
> I'd like to apologize to everyone for the bit of delay that's been happening
> surrounding THE collection. Aside from the MODELS and BOOKS, there is an
> entire Estate to process, I didn't think this was going to be THIS big.
> O.K., A few notes and then I'll address the Current bidding items.
>
>
> ****
> Thayer Syme
> ****
> Got your Letter, I was thrown for a bit ... I get movie Passes all the time
> from studios, so when I saw your envelope, THAT"S what I figured it was.
> Your Package has gone out, hope to here you recieved it by Friday.
>
>
> ****
> Charles Hart
> ****
> Got your letter too, put it in my coat pocket and prompty forgot it. DO'H!!
> Your package has gone out too, I hope to hear you recieved it by Saturday.
>
>
> ****
> Erik Pilawski
> ****
> I have found a treasure trove of Soviet plane stuph, I'd be happy to meet
> you and give you this reference. I've been putting aside anything about
> Eastern block planes (so there's a mix of WW2 and modern)
>
>
> ****
> Mike Franklin
> ****
> I hope you're enjoying the GOTHA .. all I can think about since you left
> with it is, it's mysterious colour ... Some good news though, Remember the
> box with the plans and stuph under my desk? well I found the ARTIPLAST
> instructions and Decals (mint mint mint) in there. Give me an address to
> send them to. Unfortunately, no sign of the missing tree for the Aurora kit.
> (what do you want to do?)
>
>
> ****
> Gus <-- You know who you are :)
> ****
> Still getting the new list prepared, still have you in mind when it's ready
> for those AURORA kits. Still need more time it looks like :(
>
>
> O.K. .. on to the current items up for bid.
>
> ****
> THE GERMAN GIANTS - STORY OF THE "R" PLANES 1914-1919
> ****
> This book was up for sale at a set price initially, after it was posted,
> there were so many responses that I put the book up for bid. There is a
> smoke stain down the side of the paper edges, the book is still in fine
> condition.
> I Believe I stated this item was up for bid till Jan 15th, because of my
> delays, I'll carry it on till the Jan 20th.
>
> THE GERMAN GIANTS - THE GERMAN "R" PLANES 1914-1918
> G.W. HADDOW & PETER M. GROSZ
> 310 PAGES
> 1962
> PICTURES/PLANS/CHARTS/SPECS/TEXT/WAR HISTORY
> LISTED $17.50 IN 1962
> HARDBACK
>
> Current Bidders are:
>
> $25.00 "Gerald P. McOsker" <amadon@pcix.com>
> $50.00 Michel.Lefort@ping.be (Michel Lefort)
> $73.00 pgb@werple.net.au (Paul Butler)
>
>
> ****
> MARINE AIRCRAFT OF THE 1914-1918 WAR
> ****
> This book was up for sale at a set price initially, after it was posted,
> there were so many responses that I put the book up for bid. There is a
> SLIGHT smoke stain down the side of the paper edges, the book is still in
> fine condition.
> I Believe I stated this item was up for bid till Jan 15th, because of my
> delays, I'll carry it on till the Jan 20th.
>
> MARINE AIRCRAFT OF THE 1914-1918 WAR
> HARLEYFORD PUBLICATIONS LIMITED
> 1966
> 210 PAGES
> TEXT, PICTURES, PLANS
> SMOKE STAIN ON SIDE
>
> $50.00 Michel.Lefort@ping.be (Michel Lefort)
> $75.00 agrafix@ix.netcom.com (Richard G. Ivansek )
>
>
> ****
> FILM STRIP - WW1 SEAPLANES ATLAS - GERMANY
> ****
> Since this original post, a few things have come to light about the strip.
> Initially I was told it was ALL the planes the germans used in the Great
> War, but it turns out it's ALL the SEAPLANES used in the Great War. Because
> of the discovery of it's true contents, I would like to start the bidding
> all over again. Deadline Febuary 10th.
>
> GANZ GEHEIML
> ATLAS DEUTSCHER UND AUSLANDISCHER SEEFLUGZEUGE
> WARNEMUNDE 1917
>
> This book covered all the Seaplanes used by the GERMANS in the GREAT WAR.
> Every Seaplane is covered by a THREE VIEW plan (scale) and WING cross
> sections. This strip can be taken to any library (or printer) and paper
> copies can be made from it - HECK, with this strip you can reprint the book.
> This book (in its original 1917 published form) was extremely rare (as I
> know it) and this strip is not common. The strip was produced from the
> archives of the original publisher in 197x, and has been stored properly.
>
> Starting @ $25.00
>
>
> ****
> LESLIES'S PHOTOGRAPHIC REVIEW of the GREAT WAR
> ****
> This book (so far) has no takers ... Will keep the bid open till the 31st of
> January.
>
> LESLIES'S PHOTOGRAPHIC REVIEW of the GREAT WAR
> LESLIE-JUDGE COMPANY - PUBLISHERS
> COPYRIGHT 1919
> SECOND EDITION 1921
> 14x10 - (no page numbers) guessing 100-130 pages
>
> Covers the AMERICAN entrance and the finish of WWI, told in photos. With
> maps, frontline drawings, chronological history, charts and color war posters.
>
> The book cover is a little worn (I mean it's only seventy-five years old)
> but there was great attempt to preserve it after it was purchased. The paper
> isn't yellowed, and there are no rips or tears.
>
> This book has a lot of great photos, large too :)
>
> I think I can safely start the biding at $25.00.
>
> Will post openly results of the bidding as well as updates before the
> deadline of January 31st 1996.
>
>
> ****
> COLLIER'S NEW PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY
> ****
> As of this posting, There are no takers. Bidding will remain open till Jan.
> 31st.
>
> COLLIER'S NEW PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY
> of the WORLD'S WAR.
> COPYRIGHT 1918
> FIRST EDITION 1918
> 12x16-1/2 - 128 pages
>
> This book covers the entire war from start to finish, told in photo's,
> sketches, paintings made by artists at the front. (mostely photo's though)
> There is an added bonus with color portraits of the generals involved.
>
> The book cover is a little worn (I mean it's only seventy-seven years old)
> but there was great attempt to preserve it after it was purchased. The paper
> isn't yellowed, and there are no rips or tears. Photo's are very large. This
> book also has more aircraft influence than the LELSLIE'S book.
>
>
> I think I can safely start the biding at $25.00.
>
> Will post openly results of the bidding as well as updates before the
> deadline of January 31st 1996.
>
> ___________________________________________
> POCKET ENCYCLOPEDIA'S OF WORLD AIRCRAFT
>
> All have Color painted three views. Aircraft histories, and stories. Books
> are 7-1/2"tall x 5" wide. For a few of them, the sleeves are smoke stained,
> if you take of the sleeves, they look great! Deadline is January 31st 1996.
>
>
>
> ****
> FIGHTERS 1914-19
> ****
>
> POCKET ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WORLD AIRCRAFT
> FIGHTERS 1914-19
> ATTACK AND TRAINING AIRCRAFT
> KENNETH MUNSON
> PUB: BLANDFORD PRESS
> 1976 Third edition (UK)
> 164 PAGES
>
> $10.00 jwallace@dca.com (Jim Wallace)
> $10.00 "Thayer Syme" <thayer_syme@skellington.com>
> $30.00 Michel.Lefort@ping.be (Michel Lefort)
>
>
> ****
> BOMBERS 1914-19
> ****
>
> POCKET ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WORLD AIRCRAFT
> BOMBERS 1914-19
> PATROL and RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT
> KENNETH MUNSON
> PUB: MACMILLAN COMPANY
> 1968 First edition (USA)
>
> $10.00 "Thayer Syme" <thayer_syme@skellington.com>
> $30.00 Michel.Lefort@ping.be (Michel Lefort)
>
>
> ****
> PIONEER AIRCRAFT
> ****
>
> POCKET ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WORLD AIRCRAFT
> PIONEER AIRCRAFT
> 1903-14
> KENNETH MUNSON
> PUB: MACMILLAN COMPANY
> 1969 First edition (USA)
>
> $10.00 "Thayer Syme" <thayer_syme@skellington.com>
> $30.00 Michel.Lefort@ping.be (Michel Lefort)
>
>
> ****
> FLYING BOATS & SEAPLANES
> ****
>
> POCKET ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WORLD AIRCRAFT
> FLYING BOATS & SEAPLANES
> SINCE 1910
> KENNETH MUNSON
> PUB: BLANDFORD PRESS
> 1971 First edition (UK)
>
> $10.00 "Thayer Syme" <thayer_syme@skellington.com>
> $30.00 Michel.Lefort@ping.be (Michel Lefort)
>
>
> ****
> FIGHTERS BETWEEN THE WARS 1919-39
> ****
>
> POCKET ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WORLD AIRCRAFT
> FIGHTERS BETWEEN THE WARS 1919-39
> ATTACK & TRAINING AIRCRAFT
> KENNETH MUNSON
>
> $10.00 "Thayer Syme" <thayer_syme@skellington.com>
>
>
> ****
> BOMBERS BETWEEN THE WARS 1919-39
> ****
>
> POCKET ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WORLD AIRCRAFT
> BOMBERS
> BETWEEN THE WARS 1919-39
> KENNETH MUNSON
>
> $10.00 "Thayer Syme" <thayer_syme@skellington.com>
>
>
> NEXT POSTING will be the 20th of January (or there abouts)
> Thanks every one :)
>
> Edward
>