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Supershow 'Air Racing' and Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers'- Are Osprey British First Edition Hardbacks Published 1990.

These Books are available separately in Space And Aviation Firsts but are available here for a great:

AUD $30 Dollars OFF! Combined Purchase Discount and Saving!

As Shipping with Discount is also included within Australia and Internationally as my gift to you.

Outstanding in their 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.

Supershow contains aviation photography by Philip Handleman; Mike Jerram; Nigel Moll; Norman Pealing and Philip Wallick.
Superbirds contains aviation photographs by Michael O'Leary; Mike Jerram and Norman Pealing.

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 both Supershow 'Air Racing' and Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' are larger format size books at 9 5/8th" inches [24.3cms] wide by 12" inches [30.5cms] height approx.

Supershow 'Air Racing' and Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' are from my stored private library and read no more than twice only.

Edition: Both Supershow and Superbirds are British Osprey Aerospace 1990 First Editions
Binding: Both Supershow and Superbirds Bindings are tight and extremely well preserved.
Hard Back - Royal Blue Papered Board: Both Supershow and Superbirds are in very good to excellent condition. There is no light fading whatsoever on the hardback covers as they have been fully protected.
Pages: Both Supershow and Superbirds have pages that are in very good to excellent condition. There are no creases whatsoever. The text is in mint and unmarked.

Flyleaf - Dust Jackets:

Supershow Dust Jacket Condition:

Front: 95% plus - Very good to excellent condition
Rear: 95% Plus - The Rear Dust Jacket has a very small and minor area of discoloring left to right at its base from a previous plastic cover adhesive. Does not detract. Very good condition.

Superbirds Dust Jacket Condition:

Front and Rear: 90% plus - Both the front and Rear of the Dust Jacket have a very small outer line and a minor area of discolouring left to right at their top and base from a previous plastic cover adhesive. Does not detract. Very good condition.

These books are and have been treasured personal copies which have been stored and never ever been displayed on a bookshelf.

These books are beautiful photographic records to see and appreciate, with a selection of the best aviation photographs from Seven of the most accomplished aviation photographers of that era. They are from my personal private collection. The provenance of the books is that they were purchased new by me, have been read twice by me, and have always been stored carefully in my private library.

These are two of the most sought-after Aviation Photographic Books ever produced about Warbirds and Airshows. If you have ever wanted to own two historic first-edition aviation books for your own collection, that are beautifully written and presented with incredible photography, then 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 these beautiful First Edition opportunities.

Description

Here are precis descriptions of these historically important aviation books.

1] Supershow 'Air Racing' - Here is the Precis for this book and its Chapter Titles:

1a] Supershow - From the Fly Leaf Cover:

Roll up! Roll up! The world's greatest aviation shows are featured in this magnificent volume. If you haven't got the time or the money to travel to Oshkosh, Reno, the Confederate Air Force display in Texas ....... simply leaf through the pages of this show stopping production.

No matter what your aviation interest, whether it be warbirds and trainers, sport aircraft or antiques and classics, or the souped-up unlimited racers, Supershow is bound to satisfy.

1b] The Supershow Chapters:

Showtime
Beautiful Bygones
Trainer Tributes
Portraits of Power

P-38 Lightning
P-51 Mustang
F4 Corsair
Sea Fury
F8 Bearcat
'Tsunami'
Yak-11
AT-6/SNJ
Racing Biplanes

2] Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' - Here is a Precis for this book and its Chapter Titles:

2a] Superbirds - 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.

2b] 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

These books are 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 these books that excited Aviation Collectors were 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 Supershow and Superbirds 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 these magnificent and historical Supershow 'Air Racing' and Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers'- Osprey British First Edition Hardbacks for any collectors library.

Please order now so that you do not miss out!

Photo Credits

Photo 1 - The Front Covers of the Supershow 'Air Racing' and Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers'- Osprey British First Edition Hardbacks

Photo 2 - An example spread from The Chapter Beautiful Bygones tribute

Photo 3 - An example spread from The Chapter Trainers Tribute

Photo 4 - An example spread from The Portraits of Power Chapter P-38 Lightning tribute

Photo 5 - 'The Good Guys' Chapter a Spitfire spread

Photo 6 - 'The Bad Guys' Chapter a Heinkel spread

Photo 7 - The Front Cover of the Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' First Edition 1990

Photo 8 - An example spread from The Chapter Wild Horses: P-51 Mustang

Photo 9 - An example spread from The Chapter Bird of Prey: P-40 Warhawk

Photo 10 - An example spread from The Chapter Air Pirate: F4U Corsair

Photo 11 - An example spread from The Chapter Stormy Weather: P-47 Thunderbolt and P-38 Lightning

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

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’!

Size and Condition

These First Editions of the 'famed books' Supershow 'Air Racing' and Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' First Edition Set 1990 are presented in the magnificent large book size of 9 and 5/8th" inches [24.3cms] wide by 12" inches [30.5cms] height approx.

Shipping

Shipping is included within Australia and Internationally as my gift to you.

Please order now so that you do not miss out on these beautiful First Edition opportunities.

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

Conclusion

Supershow 'Air Racing' and Superbirds 'Gunfighters Bomb Haulers' First Edition Set 1990 are books that excited Aviation Collectors with their outstanding qualitative photographs.

This First Edition Books quickly sold out worldwide and now represent this incredible opportunity.

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