Isbn: 9780961281496 - steel rails and silver wings: the lindbergh line to the birth of twa (6 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. 1st Edition. Hardcover book still unopened in the publisher's original shrink wrap. We ship promptly from the United States and in a box.

Condizione: New. Weekend Chief Publishing, hardcover with jacket, 138 pages., 8.5 x 11 x.5 in., B&W photographs with color ephemera section. This book is about the formation of Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc. (forerunner to TWA), the emergence of air travel in the United States, and for a while, the blending of air service with the dominant mode of the time, rail travel. More about the airline than the coordinated rail service, this book provides great insight into the early days of passenger aviation. Numerous photographs accompany the text. Most photographs are of the airline's equipment and personnel but also rail accommodations are presented. Includes a 6-page color section of ephemera relating to this service. Contents: Ch. 1. Gestation, p. 2-17 Ch. 2. Shopping List, p. 18-33 Ch. 3. A Period for Planning, p. 34-61 Ch. 4. Takeoff, p. 62-91 Ch. 5. Setback, p. 92-107 Ch. 6. Comes the Revolution, p. 108-119 Epilogue, p. 120-125 Ephemera, p. 126-131 Index, p. 132-133 Photo Index, p. 134 Acknowledgments and Bibliography, p. 135-136 Fleet List, p. 138.…

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. As new in very good plus dust jacket with a little scuffing. No jacket tears or chips. Suitable for gift-giving.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. No Edition Or Printing Stated (Presumed First). Includes Photo Index, Main Index And Bibliographical References. The Book Is Bound In Black Cloth Over Boards With Gilt Lettering On The Front And Spine. Map Endpapers. The Book Has A Minor Bump To The Lower Back Corner, Else Fine.…

hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

fester Pappband. Condizione: guter Zustand. 138 S:, zahlr. sw-Fotos, wenige farbige Illustrationen, Pp. mit OU, 4° (29 cm) Sprache: eng.