A folio sketch book, titled 'Dope Shop', dated June 6th. 1944, D.Day, and signed. It comprises 7 pencil and watercolour sketches - 'Rubbing in - Beaufighter'; 'Stringing Beaufighter Rudder'; 'Laying Tapes'; 'Zena', the others untitled PLUS 7 preparatory pencil sketches. All show women at work in a wartime aircraft factory.

Partenaire historique

Vendeur : Patrick Pollak Rare Books ABA ILAB, SOUTH BRENT, DEVON, Royaume-UniPatrick Pollak Rare Books ABA ILAB

Vendeur avec une évaluation de 4 étoiles

Vendeur AbeBooks depuis 22 mai 1998

Membre d’une association professionnelle : ABAILAB

Livre relié

Etat: Occasion

EUR 2 773,18

EUR 29,92 expédition 
Expédition depuis Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis

Quantité disponible : 1 disponible

Ajouter au panier
Retours gratuits sous 30 jours

A propos de cet article

Each sketch is on one side of the sheet, cloth binding dilapidated and stained, paper wrinckled at the margins, otherwise clean and unaffected. *DOROTHY MARION WHEELER [1891-1966], illustrator of children's books, including ENID BLYTON and post-card designer. Aircraft dope is a plasticised lacquer that is applied to fabric-covered aircraft. It tightens and stiffens fabric stretched over airframes, which renders them airtight and weatherproof, increasing their durability and lifespan. The technique was in common use for full-size and flying models of aircraft. Doping techniques have been employed in aircraft construction since the dawn of heavier-than-air flight; the fabric of the ground-breaking Wright Flyer had benefitted from doping, as did many of the aircraft that soon followed. Without the application of dope, fabric coverings lacked durability while being highly flammable, both factors rendering them far less viable. By the 1910s, a wide variety of doping agents had entered widespread use while entirely original formulas were being regularly introduced in the industry. Typical doping agents include nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate and cellulose acetate butyrate. Liquid dopes are often highly flammable; nitrocellulose, for instance, is also known as the explosive propellant "guncotton". Dopes often have colouring pigments added to facilitate even application, and are available in a wide range of colours. Dope has been applied to various aircraft fabrics, such as madapollam; in more recent decades, it has also been applied to polyester and other fabrics with similar fine weave and absorbent qualities. Reportedly, polyester fabric coverings have become an industry-wide standard; the use of both cotton and linen fabrics have effectively been eliminated. In addition to changes in the materials that dope is applied to, the methods of application have also been refined to reduce shrinking, improve adherence and increase lifespan. By the 1910s, it was recognised that, while the practice was highly beneficial, certain types of doping agents posed a risk to workers' health. While acetate and nitrate-based dopes were believed to pose little risk by themselves, the volatile compounds to dissolve them prior to application were poisonous. The medical profession across several nations became aware of this threat just prior to the First World War, and promoted the need for adequate workplace ventilation as a mitigating measure in factories where doping was performed. In the United Kingdom specifically, studies were performed into the potential health impacts of various dopes, concluding that those produced to Royal Aircraft Factory specifications rendered them less liable to result in illness than several others. Investigations into health concerns surrounding dope were also conducted during the Second World War. Due to more powerful engines and advanced aerodynamic techniques, aluminium (and subsequently composites) supplanted fabric as the primary material used in the aviation industry by the latter half of the 20th century. Various light aircraft, including gliders, home-built kits, and light sport aircraft, have continued to use fabrics. Thus doping techniques continue to be employed, albeit to a lesser degree than at the dawn of aviation.[10][13] There are several covering methods that do not use dope coating processes, as alternative treatment methods have been devised. Identical materials and techniques must be used during maintenance as had been employed in construction; thus, traditionally built aircraft continue to use doping techniques throughout their operating lives.…

N° de réf. du vendeur 66576

Détails bibliographiques

Titre
A folio sketch book, titled 'Dope Shop', dated June 6th. 1944, D.Day, and signed. It comprises 7 pencil and watercolour sketches - 'Rubbing in - Beaufighter'; 'Stringing Beaufighter Rudder'; 'Laying Tapes'; 'Zena', the others untitled PLUS 7 preparatory pencil sketches. All show women at work in a wartime aircraft factory.
Auteur
[AVIATION] WHEELER, D[orothy]. M[arion].
Reliure
Couverture rigide

Patrick Pollak Rare Books ABA ILAB

SOUTH BRENT, DEVON, Royaume-Uni

Vendeur avec une évaluation de 4 étoiles

Vendeur AbeBooks depuis 22 mai 1998

Membre d’une association professionnelle :

Frais d'expédition de Royaume-Uni vers Etats-Unis

Article6 à 29 jours ouvrés3 à 10 jours ouvrés
Premier articleEUR 29,92EUR 35,90
Les délais de livraison sont fixés par les vendeurs et varient en fonction du transporteur et du lieu. Les commandes transitant par les douanes peuvent être retardées et les acheteurs sont responsables de tous les droits ou frais associés. Les vendeurs peuvent vous contacter au sujet de frais supplémentaires afin de couvrir toute augmentation des coûts d'expédition de vos articles.

Modes de paiement

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Carte Bleue
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • En espèces
  • Mandat
  • Paypal
  • Traite bancaire
  • Virement bancaire

Description de la boutique

PRIVATE ADDRESS, VISITORS BY APPOINTMENT.

Spécialité

History of Science, History of Medicine, History of Mathematics, Economics, Photography, History of Technology, Philosophy, Natural History, Travel, Languages

Membre d’une association professionnelle

  • Antiquarian Booksellers' Association
  • International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
Les membres de ces associations s'engagent à respecter des critères de qualité particulièrement contraignants. Ils se portent garants de l'authenticité de tous les articles proposés à la vente. Ils fournissent des descriptions détaillées et professionnelles, signalent tous défauts et/ou traitements de restauration importants, établissent des prix clairs et précis et font preuve d'équité et d'honnêteté lors de l'achat d'un article.

Profil professionnel du vendeur

Patrick Pollak Rare Books ABA ILAB

Royaume-Uni