SIGNED, NUMBERED EASTMAN " TYPE A - 2 FLIGHT JACKET " US AAF WW2 REFERENCE BOOK 997
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:482540 |
The US Army Air Forces horsehide A-2 is the most iconic leather flight jacket of all time. Along with a "crush" cap, aviator sunglasses and a cigar, the A-2 quickly became symbolic of the daring AAF pilot of WW2. The various hides, zippers, knits, and other details that differed between the makers of the A-2 led Gary Eastman of the famous Eastman Leather Clothing Company to write an authoritative reference book on the subject in 2012, limited to only 1, 000 signed and numbered copi...es. We are an officially authorized Eastman dealer, and offer 1 day shipping and an ironclad 30 day money back guarantee on all of our Eastman products. This SIGNED, NUMBERED EASTMAN "TYPE A-2 FLIGHT JACKET" US AAF WW2 REFERENCE BOOK is in near mint condition, with a bit of dark soiling at the upper right back cover, and with some light scattered storage wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the book is in near mint shape, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or other damage. Most interestingly, it's signed by the author and numbered "997" on the copyright page, boasts simple yet elegant hardcovers, and sports over 200 pages full of A-2 history, including hides, labels, decals, zippers, press studs, and knits, a list of all the A-2 contracts awarded, a small section devoted to the A-1 flight jacket, and an incredible 79 page database of 39 different A-2s. A beautiful example of a SIGNED, NUMBERED EASTMAN "TYPE A-2 FLIGHT JACKET" US AAF WW2 REFERENCE BOOK. Now celebrating over 15 years on eBay. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military and aviation classics, including a US Air Force USAF Vietnam MWC PILOT GG-W-113 QUARTZ WRIST WATCH in MINT, unworn, new in the box condition, sporting a crisp 12/24 hour (outer/inner) black dial, and featuring the classic sweeping seconds hand with hacking function.Abramsantiques appreciates your positive feedback and full five star ratings. We strive to make every transaction an exceptional one, and your complete satisfaction is our utmost concern. If for any reason you cannot leave fully positive feedback, contact us first and we will make it right.
00084