Sperry Date: March 20, 1928 Format: 8-Page Typed Document on Historical Onion-Skin Paper (Carbon Copy Era). HISTORICAL OVERVIEW: Original 1928 8-page technical proposal by legendary American inventor Elmer A. Sperry (founder of the Sperry Gyroscope Company). Written immediately following the tragic December 1927 sinking of the USS. Submarine, this document outlines Sperry’s visionary concept for a specialized salvage vessel. The end of the document features the typed name. (Note: This is a typed attribution from the era, not a hand-inked signature). Paper: Original, delicate onion-skin paper typical of late-1920s office duplicates. Flaws: No tears or rips. Expect light, natural age-toning/yellowing consistent with a 90+ year-old document. Text remains crisp, dark, and entirely legible. Track Page Views With.
British 30″ x 20″ Christian anti-war propaganda poster produced by the Quaker UK organization “Friends Peace Committee” between WWI and WWII. This rare poster is being offered in good, freshly linen-backed condition with no problematic stains, folds or creases, but with some professional restoration addressing paper loss in the margins, tears extending from the bottom margin, and paper loss in the top-right corner, as well as wear to the bottom-right text area.
THE OKLAHOMA POWWOW : March 1938, Totem I, Powwow 3, Shipboard Publication Of The USS OKLAHOMA BB-37. Edited in the Chaplain’s Office. March 1938 : Totem I, Powwow 3. No writing or marks. Minor rubbing on corner, top/bottom of the spine and along it. No loose, missing or cutout pages. Light toning on page edges. Two punch holes for a binding. This was published onboard by the personnel of the USS OKLAHOMA. Many names are mentioned within these eight pages. Thank you for your interest in this item.
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WW2 Original Reichsmarine – Kriegsmarine – Wool blanket. Extremely rare – Museum rare!! This highly sought-after collectible item holds historical significance in the militaria theme, making it a extremely rare and valuable piece for enthusiasts and collectors interested in authentic original period items. Its unique origin and potential connection to naval history add to its appeal as a truly one-of-a-kind artifact from the era. The blanket has visually repairs on it made by a sailor. Most likely his own sleeping blanket. The blanket is in very clean on odor free condition. It came from a very large WW2 German Collection. From an Estate Sale in Scottsdale Arizona.
THE OKLAHOMA POWWOW : March 1938, Totem I, Powwow 3, Shipboard Publication Of The USS OKLAHOMA BB-37. Edited in the Chaplain’s Office. March 1938 : Totem I, Powwow 3. No writing or marks. Minor rubbing on corner, top/bottom of the spine and along it. No loose, missing or cutout pages. Light toning on page edges. Two punch holes for a binding. This was published onboard by the personnel of the USS OKLAHOMA. Many names are mentioned within these eight pages. Thank you for your interest in this item.
At this time these manuals were stamped as received the Commanding officer was Capt. I tired to find the location of the U. Indianapolis on the date of the receipt and this is what I learned. On 1 November 1933, she became flagship of. 1, and maneuvered with the force off. She departed on 9 April 1934. I assume this was received in Long Beach while a member of Scouting Force 1.
Published by The Lord Baltimore Press, 1914. Also includes “Screw Propeller Designing”, by C. Hardbound; 55 pages of text, plus many plates. Cover and pages in good condition, except some staining on back cover. 8.5in x 10in x. 5in; 1 lb, 3 oz. Dreadnaughts were the order of the day in the 1914 Arms Race… A very rare and collectible item. Detailed and intricate design drawing plates can be copied and suitable for framing… This is an EXCEEDINGLY RARE example of early 20th Century Naval development.
12″ x 19 3/4″ would look GREAT framed… (note, does not include the bottles). VTG 1919 Post WWI Military PHOTO PrintU.
USS Constitution Navy Military Vtg Postcard Collection 1931-34 Rare Old Antique binder from the famous trip around the usa. Thanks for looking and please look at my other collectible 7star pennant flag I also have listed.