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172 - RIABOUCHINSKY Dimitri (1882–1962) – Autograph ESNAULT-PELTER…
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Estimate €400 - €600
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RIABOUCHINSKY Dimitri (1882–1962) – Autograph ESNAULT-PELTERIE Robert (1881–1957) – Autograph Extensive correspondence between these two figures in aeronautics, comprising: • Signed typewritten letters with handwritten additions (text additions, calculation formulas, etc.) from Robert Esnault-Pelterie to Dimitri Riabouchinsky, 1928–1929, resuming in 1945–1949 after the Second World War. In French, 9 pp., various formats; letters from Dimitri Riabouchinsky to Robert Esnault-Pelterie, copies and drafts of letters sent. In French, 5 pp., various formats, 1928 and 1947; signed typewritten letters with fragments of handwritten text (additions), in French, 11 pp., various formats, as is (tears at the edges), 1929 and 1945. A courteous and trusting correspondence between two iconic figures of aeronautics. Robert Esnault-Pelterie shares his new publications and seeks Dimitri Riabouchinsky’s opinion on the research being conducted in Russia. After the war, the correspondence resumed: “What has become of you amidst all these disasters? (…) In 1933, I had to resolve a delicate issue concerning fluid flow (for the rocket) and attempted to make use of Dimensional Analysis (…)” Russian Art Dmitri Ryabushinsky (1882–1962) – Autograph Robert Esno-Peltier (1888–1957) – Autograph Important correspondence between two aviation legends, including: • Typewritten letters with signatures and fragments of handwritten text (additions to the text, calculation formulas, etc.) from Robert Esno-Peltier to Dmitry Ryabushinsky, 1928–1929, then resumed in 1945–1949 following the Second World War. In French, 9 pages, various formats; letters from Dmitry Ryabushinsky to Robert Esno-Pelter, copies and drafts of sent letters. 1928 and 1947. In French, 5 pages, various formats; typewritten letters with signatures and fragments of handwritten text (additions), 1929 and 1945. In French, 11 pages, various formats, including (tears at the edges). A courteous and confidential exchange of letters between two iconic figures of aviation. Robert Esno-Pelter shares his new publications and seeks Dmitry Ryabushinsky’s opinion on research being conducted in Russia. After the war, the correspondence resumes: ‘What has become of you amidst all these disasters? (…) In 1933, I had to resolve a delicate issue concerning fluid flow (for a rocket) and I attempted to use the method of dimensional analysis (…)’
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Auction time 07/07/2026 at 2:00 PM
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