Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' - An Osprey British First Edition Hardback Published 1990.

Shipping within Australia is included and Worldwide for only a nominal fee as my gift to you. 

Outstanding in its larger format, these are some of the great aviation photographs of the late 1980s and 1990s recognised as some of the best of all time and taken by Professional Aviation Photographers who know their craft.

Superbirds contains aviation photographs by Michael O'Leary; Norman Pealing and Mike Jerram.

This is one of the most ‘historically important’ Aviation Photography records reflecting the beauty and commitment to restored aircraft in that era, and the fantastic photography skills with the cameras that had become available in the 1980s and 1990s which were far superior to the cameras of the 1950s; 1960s and 1970s.

Increasing the impact of the photographs is that Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' is a larger format size book at 9 5/8th" inches [24.3cms] wide by 12" inches [30.5cms] height approx.

Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' is from my stored private library and read twice only.   

  • Binding: The binding is tight and extremely well preserved.
  • Edition: Superbirds is a British Osprey Aerospace 1990 First Edition
  • Hard Back - Royal Blue Papered Board: Superbirds is in very good to excellent condition.  There is no light fading whatsoever on the hardback covers as they have been fully protected.
  • Flyleaf - Dust Jacket: Superbirds Front and Rear: 90% plus - Both the front and Rear of the Dust Jacket have a very small line and minor area of discoloring left to right at their top and base from a previous plastic cover adhesive.  Does not detract. Very good condition.  
  • Pages: Superbirds All pages are in very good to excellent condition. There are no creases whatsoever. The text is in mint and unmarked condition. This treasured personal copy has always been stored and never ever been displayed on a bookshelf.
This book is a beautiful photographic record to see and appreciate, with a selection of the best aviation photographs from three of the most accomplished aviation photographers of that era. It is from my personal private collection. The provenance of the book is that it was purchased new by me, and has been read twice each by me, and stored carefully in my private library. 

This is one of the most sought-after Aviation Photographic Books ever produced about Warbirds and Airshows.  If you have ever wanted to own a historic aviation book for your own collection of first edition books, that is beautifully written and presented with incredible photography, this is an outstanding opportunity for you at an exceptional true value price.

Space and Aviation Firsts is an International Store having sold into more than 40 countries. Shipping is included within Australia and Internationally for a small nominal fee as my gift to you.

Please order now so that you do not miss out on this beautiful First Edition opportunity. 

Description

Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers'  - To provide you with a flavour of the historical importance of this First Edition here is a Precis for the book and its Chapter Titles: 

1] Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers'  - From the Introduction


The vast majority if the historic warplanes from World War 2 were junked by the thousand in peacetime, some types lost forever to the breakers cutting torches.  Happily, there is today a greater awareness of the value of such treasures, and that awareness is being channeled not just to static preservation in Museums, laudable though many of them are but to the maintenance and creation of airworthy aircraft - warbirds.

It represents the combat aircraft and pilot at their purest, man and machine unfettered by the electronic gadgetry of modern push-button fire-and-forget warfare.  

Currently, many fine examples of restored World War 2 and Korean War aircraft grace our skies.  This book attempts to illustrate most of them and recall an era in history whose lessons, hopefully, will not be forgotten.  The contributors [The photographers] trust that you, the reader, will enjoy it.

2] The Superbirds Chapters:
    • Wild Horses: P-51 Mustang
    • Bird of Prey: P-40 Warhawk
    • Sea Fighters: F8 Bearcat, F6 Hellcat, F4 Wildcat
    • Air Pirate: F4U Corsair
    • Stormy Weather: P-47 Thunderbolt and P-38 Lightning
    • Light Fantastic 1: TBM Avenger
    • Light Fantastic 2: AD Skyraider
    • Medium Marvel: B-25 Mitchell
    • Medium Marvel: A-26 Invader
    • Medium Cool: PV-2 Harpoon, B-26 Marauder, A-20 Havoc
    • Heavyweight Champion 1: B-17 Flying Fortress
    • Heavyweight Champion 2: B-24 Liberator
    • Heavyweight Champion 3: B-29 Superfortress
This book is beautifully written in a very readable way, clearly articulating the 'passion and commitment' of the Pilots and the Ground and Technical Crews.

The 'hallmark features' of this book that excited Aviation Collectors was the outstanding qualitative photographs taken while flying in close formation, or beautifully static on the ground. 

The photographs and the beautiful narrative 'place you right there as another observer participant' in a way that many publications prior had tried to achieve.

There were many iconic Space and Aviation restorations and airshows in the 20th Century.  The Superbird's 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' photographers were right there to bring the aircraft involved to the interested public.

This is a very restricted opportunity in time and availability to acquire this magnificent and historical Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' First Edition for any collector's library.

Please order now so that you do not miss out on this very restricted opportunity! 

NOTE: This book is also separately available with a matching "Supershow" 'Air Racing' 1990 First Edition to form a SET.  Here is the link to the Set.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/285382509906


Size and Condition

This First Edition of the 'famed book' Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' is presented in the magnificent large book size of 9 5/8th" inches [24.3cms] wide by 12" inches [30.5cms] height approx.

The book is in good to excellent condition. The text is in mint and unmarked condition. The binding is tight. There is no light fading whatsoever on the hardback cover or inside the book. 

This copy was purchased new by me upon release and has been preciously cared for.

Shipping

Shipping of the Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' First Edition within Australia is included Worldwide for only a nominal fee as my gift to you. 

This is a great buy and offering for International, AUS, UK, USA, European, and Asia Pacific Collectors. 

Conclusion

Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' First Edition 1990 is a book that excited Aviation Collectors with its outstanding qualitative photographs.

This First Edition Book quickly sold out worldwide and represents this incredible opportunity.

Collectors' Hint - Acquisition of 'Rare' Historical Offerings!

I now try to obtain 'rare' offerings when they appear as I lost out on a few key Historical Pieces due to hesitating. 

One was an X-15 photograph signed by 11 of the 12 surviving X-15 Pilots at the time, one being Neil Armstrong.  I have never seen a similar opportunity again during the past 25 years.  

I suggest when an opportunity presents itself; please make the decision as to your collection focus and then act so you do not miss out!  

Note: This is serious and enjoyable premium quality Art Space and Aviation Collecting.  If an offer is to be made, please understand the offer needs to be very seriously ‘close’! 

Photo Credits

Photo 1 - The Front Cover of the Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' First Edition 1990

Photo 2 - An example spread from The Chapter Wild Horses: P-51 Mustang

Photo 3 - Another example spread from The Chapter Wild Horses: P-51 Mustang

Photo 4 - An example spread from The Chapter Bird of Prey: P-40 Warhawk

Photo 5 - An example spread from The Chapter Sea Fighters: F8 Bearcat, F6 Hellcat, F4 Wildcat

Photo 6 - An example spread from The Chapter Sea Fighters: F8 Bearcat, F6 Hellcat, F4 Wildcat

Photo 7 - An example spread from The Chapter Air Pirate: F4U Corsair

Photo 8 - An example spread from The Chapter Stormy Weather: P-47 Thunderbolt and P-38 Lightning

Photo 9 - An example spread from The Chapter Stormy Weather: P-47 Thunderbolt and P-38 Lightning

Photo 10 - An example spread from The Chapter Medium Marvel: B-25 Mitchell

Photo 11 - The fantastic Supershow 'Air Racing' and Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' First Edition Set 1990 is available as a SET in this store - here is the link to the SET:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/285382509906


Photo 12 - The fantastic high-quality Hardback Covers and Spines of the Supershow 'Air Racing' and Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' First Edition Set 1990 both shown together and in excellent condition and tightly bound

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