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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Half Day Illinois Youth Glider School – Vintage Press Photo of Schweizer Trainer
Regular price $38.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $38.00 USD -
1940 Josephine Clark Labbe – California Soaring Meet Press Photo, San Fernando Valley
Regular price $57.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $57.00 USD -
1959 Marguerite Glasser in Sailplane – Ottawa Canada Soaring Club Press Photo
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Richard C. duPont in Minimoa Sailplane – 1937 Elmira Soaring Contest – DuPont Cup Winner
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Harry Hodges’ Failed High Bridge Glider Attempt – Early Experimental Aviation Photo
Regular price $109.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $109.00 USD -
Rina More – Israeli Air Force Soldier Giving Glider Instruction – Keystone Press Photo
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1941 Maj. Gen. Henry H. “Hap” Arnold in U.S. Army Glider – Baltimore Sun Archive Photo with COA
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1942 Schweizer SGS 2-8 Glider in Flight – NC20641 – Baltimore Sun Archive Photo with COA
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1930 East’s First Glider Meet – Richard Atwater in Flight – Bayside, Queens NY – Vintage ACME Photo
Regular price $142.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $142.00 USD -
1970 Little Prince Hiro of Japan in Aircraft Cockpit – Keystone Press Photograph
Regular price $81.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $81.00 USD -
1944 Firestone CG-4A Gliders – Willow Grove, PA – WWII, Production Photo with Certificate of Authenticity
Regular price $166.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $166.00 USD -
1945 Bowlus-Nelson Dragonfly Prototype – Rare Powered Glider Photograph
Regular price $204.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $204.00 USD -
1941 U.S. Army Air Corps TG-2 Training Glider – Official Times Magazine File Print – Pre-WWII
Regular price $214.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $214.00 USD -
Martin Jensen – Dole Air Race Winner & Ocean Flyer – Vintage Aviation Portrait
Regular price $261.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $261.00 USD -
Rare 1930s Minimoa Glider Line-Up – Richard Pätzold, Hans Harth, D-Hellkopf – Hans Schnaller Photograph
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Rare 1930 Captain Frank Hawks The Eaglet Glider Transcontinental Flight – Van Cortlandt Park NYC
Regular price $166.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $166.00 USD