Description

Large format paperbacks, staple bound in white pictorial covers, Windsock Datafile Specials. Vol. I 52 pages & Vol. II 48 pages, inclusive of covers. Profusely illustrated with 202 rare archive black and white photographs; close-up color photographs in Vol. I and color profiles in both volumes and numerous pages of detailed 1:48 and 1:72 scale drawings by Ian R. Stair of various types. A “Colours and Markings” essay by R.L. Rimell and Appendices round out each issue. First editions. A prodigious compilation of information on the development and service career of the famous Nieuport ‘vee-strutter’ fighter. The types covered in these two volumes include; 10, 11, 16, 17 (Vol. I) and 17bis, 23, 24, 25 and 27 (Vol. II). An excellent resource for the scale-modeler and airplane enthusiast. No previous ownership marks. A clean, fresh and unmarked set. Volume I shows light toning to white extremities of covers, else both copies in fine condition. Also, volume I is a smidgen taller than volume II, as they where published a year apart. Near fine copies of a very difficult set to source in any condition.