THE BOCHE – Complete 5 Portfolio WWI German Aces Set – Aviation Sales Company – Boxed with Letter
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THE BOCHE
Aviation Sales Company, Miami
Late 1970s–1980s
Complete boxed portfolio set comprising five large-format card portfolios devoted to German fighter aviation in the First World War: Boelcke, Immelmann, von Richthofen, Everybody Loves a Circus, and The Last Patrol.
Each portfolio contains historical text, archival photographic reproductions (including Imperial War Museum credits), and a large fold-out aircraft profile plate. Original presentation box and accompanying corporate letter included. Undated; internal references suggest production in the late twentieth century.
An uncommon American corporate aviation edition, preserved complete.
Characteristics
| Special Features | Five individual portfolios: – Hauptmann Oswald Boelcke – Oberleutnant Max Immelmann – Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen – Everybody Loves a Circus – The Last Patrol |
| Condition |
Complete set of five portfolios. Original box present. Original accompanying Aviation Sales Company letter included. Overall well-preserved vintage condition, with minor signs of handling consistent with age. |
| Publisher | Aviation Sales Company, Miami (USA) |
| Number of pages |
Each portfolio contains: – A historical essay |
| Published date | Produced circa late 1970s to 1980s (based on credited historical sources and publication references). No printed publication date. |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | Original presentation box (22 × 29.5 × 2 cm) |
| Categorie(s) | • AVIATION MILITAIRE • SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE • BIOGRAPHIES |
Description
THE BOCHE – Complete Boxed Portfolio Series
Aviation Sales Company, Miami (USA)
Circa late 1970s–1980s (undated)
This is a complete presentation box set titled “THE BOCHE”, issued by Aviation Sales Company of Miami.
The set contains five heavy card-stock illustrated portfolios, each dedicated to German fighter aviation in World War I.
Included portfolios:
• Hauptmann Oswald Boelcke
• Max Immelmann – Oberleutnant
• Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen
• Everybody Loves a Circus
• The Last Patrol
Each portfolio includes:
– Historical narrative text
– Archival photographs (Imperial War Museum credits)
– Large fold-out aircraft profile illustrations (example: Fokker Eindecker E.III)
Credits reference Heinz J. Nowarra and the League of WWI Aviation Historians, suggesting production in the late 1970s–1980s. No printed publication date appears.
Condition: Complete set. Box present. Original accompanying letter included. Vintage condition consistent with age.
A scarce corporate aviation historical portfolio series, visually striking and suitable for collectors of WWI aviation memorabilia.
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THE BOCHE – Coffret complet de 5 portfolios aviation
Aviation Sales Company, Miami (USA)
Production estimée fin années 1970 – années 1980
Coffret de présentation complet comprenant 5 portfolios cartonnés consacrés aux as allemands de la Première Guerre mondiale.
il s'agit d'un travail éditorial structuré, pas d’un simple produit publicitaire improvisé.
Chaque portfolio comprend texte historique, photographies d’archives (Imperial War Museum) et grand dépliant illustré de profil d’avion (ex. Fokker Eindecker E.III).
Édition américaine corporate non datée mais les éléments ci-dessous confirment une production estimée fin années 1970 – années 1980.
La présence de :
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Heinz J. Nowarra (historien aviation actif surtout années 1960–1980)
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League of WWI Aviation Historians (fondée en 1965)
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Monogram / Circuit Publications (actifs années 70–80)
Ensemble complet avec coffret et lettre d’origine.