The Aero – Volumes I–IV (1909) - (1911) Complete

A complete run of The Aero for 1911, comprising Volumes I–IV, with the original covers bound in, and handsomely presented in four uniform green morocco leather bindings richly decorated in gilt. One of the leading aviation journals of the pioneering age of flight, The Aero provides a fascinating contemporary record of a landmark year in aviation history.Original covers bound in, with title pages and indexes present throughout, one index/title-page supplement being supplied in facsimile.  The volumes chronicle many of the most important developments in early aviation, including pioneering aviators and record-breaking flights, aviation meetings and competitions, military applications of the aeroplane, aircraft design and engineering, gliding experiments, the British Michelin Cup contests, flying at Brooklands and Hendon, and the activities of leading manufacturers such as Bristol and other emerging aircraft constructors. Richly illustrated throughout with photographs, technical drawings, and contemporary advertisements, the work captures the excitement and rapid progress of aviation at a time when powered flight was still in its infancy. Both an important historical source and an attractive display set, this increasingly scarce complete year run offers a remarkable insight into the dawn of modern aviation and would make a superb addition to any collection of aeronautical, scientific, or early twentieth-century literature. Edited by the pioneering aviation journalist Charles G. Grey, later founder of The Aeroplane and editor of Jane's All the World's Aircraft, The Aero was among the most influential aviation publications of its day. Published at a time when powered flight was still in its infancy, it provides a remarkable contemporary account of the personalities, achievements, and technological innovations that shaped the early history of aviation.