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Pair 1920s Biplane Formation Flight Glass Copy Negatives Press Archive Dupes
Lot of (2) 1920s Vintage Glass Plate Copy Negatives – "Plane Daredevils" Military Biplane Formation Flight
Up for sale is a matching pair of vintage 1920s period press archive copy negatives (internegatives/darkroom duplications) capturing a tight echelon formation of early open-cockpit military biplanes in mid-air over coastal terrain.
Please note: These are authentic vintage darkroom copy negatives produced within a working newspaper photographic archive for editorial duplication and syndication, rather than primary camera-exposed master plates.
Details & Envelope Transcriptions
Outer Envelope Inscription: "Plane Daredevils Flying"
Visual Content: Air-to-air formation view of four two-seater biplanes stepped down in flight, showing distinct fuselage markings ("2-15", "2-8", "2-4") and striped rudders against an aerial backdrop of coastline and fields below.
Format: Pair of matching glass plate duplicates from the same negative sequence.
An authentic pair of early aviation and military air service archive negatives documenting 1920s precision stunt or formation flying. Includes original annotated paper storage sleeve.
Condition
Very Good Vintage Condition. Pair of matching glass plate copy negatives. Both glass plates are structurally sound with no cracks. Emulsion surfaces show sharp focus, rich tonal contrast, and clean detail throughout the aircraft airframes, rigging wires, and landscape. Minor authentic handling wear along outer glass margins typical of working darkroom files. Includes original handwritten storage envelope as shown.
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Combined shipping is available (with other glass negatives)
