Collection: Aviation
Formerly Mostly Aviation — now part of The Ephemera Bureau, continuing our dedication to aviation history and ephemera.”
Explore the golden age of flight with our Aviation collection—a showcase of rare ephemera celebrating humankind’s dreams of the skies. Dive into original photos, postcards, brochures, model kits, and memorabilia featuring everything from pioneering biplanes to mid-century jetliners. Discover highlights like early press photos of historic flights, promotional materials from legendary airlines, and artwork by aviation illustrators who captured the spirit of soaring innovation.
New to collecting? Start by focusing on specific eras, notable aircraft, or events that intrigue you—items linked to milestones in aviation history or featuring signatures, original press markings, or rare airline branding often carry added significance. Every piece in this collection is carefully selected for quality and story, making it easy for newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts alike to journey through aviation’s dynamic past.
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1936 Bob Morse Experimental Hang Glider – Rare Pre-WWII Ultralight Aviation Press Photo, Redondo Beach CA
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1939 Horse-Powered Glider Launch Photo – Rare Bowlus Sailplane in Flight, Central Flying School, Glendale CA
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1938 Richard du Pont with Minimoa Sailplane – Rare Press Photo by International News
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1946 "Gallant Journey" Hollywood Film Set Photo – Early Glider Flight Scene with Montgomery Replica
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1953 “Little Miss Muffett” Departs Moffett Field – Original Photo from All-Women’s Transcontinental Air Race
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1933 Roosevelt Field Air Pageant Winners – Original Photo of William Zelzer & Mrs. Cecil W. Kenyon with Trophies
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Richard du Pont at Grand Central Air Terminal – Rare 1933 Glider Photo, Glendale CA
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“Godfrey’s First Model Airplane” – Vintage Photo of Early Scratch-Built Monoplane Model, 1920s–30s Era
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Vintage Black and White Photograph of an Airplane in Flight, 1936
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Experimental Mid-Wing Monoplane Glider – Rare Early Aviation Photo
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1930 Clarence M. Young Soars in Primary Glider – U.S. Secretary of Aeronautics Tests Flight for Regulation Study
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1927 German Glider Launch in Rossitten – Rare Original Photo of Early “Kranich” Glider at Hohen Düne
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1949 Marcelle Choisnet Gliding Record – Original Press Photo of French Aviation Pioneer, 146km Flight
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1926 Sir Alan Cobham Arrives in Washington, D.C. – Original Press Photo with Lady Cobham & Lovell
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1941 Chester Decker & Lt. John Mitchell Mackie – Original WWII Press Photo, Fort Dix Aviation Champions
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1920s–30s Early American Glider Flight Album Pages – Featuring “CADET II” Primary Glider
Regular price $142.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $142.00 USD