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1920 · 16340 — New York: The Schilling Press Inc. 1920. Near Fine in Stapled Wraps. Near Fine No Flaws/No Dust Jacket As Issued. <br /> <br /> Color illustrated stapled wraps; 5.5 by 7.8 inches; 34 unnumbered pages with photographic illustrations. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal handling and a hint of toning; A handsome and collectible copy. Writing on the lower corner of rear cover: .97:36.1. An uncommon piece of early aviation history. We found 12 in institutions though several may be digital copies.<br /> <br /> Published for the Aeromarine Plane & Motor Co. of Keyport New Jersey to promote their plane with a history of a flight by Lieut. C. J. Zimmermann from New York City to Havana and his return trip in addition to exploits of this "Flying Boat" test pilot in 1919.<br /> <br /> Background Information:<br /> The Aeromarine Plane and Motor Company was an early American aircraft manufacturer founded by Inglis M. Upperçu which operated from 1914 to 1930. From 1928 to 1930 it was known as the Aeromarine-Klemm Corporation. The Great Depression forced their closure. <br /> <br /> Ref: Keyport Historical Society [The Schilling Press, Inc.] unknown