Future Air by Willis (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. HARDBACK - GC - From former American Airlines personnel manager.Dust jacket has a small tear at spine. Book pages in good reading condition inside.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Printing Stated. 171 pages, illustrated. "The airplane was born in the United States. The possibilities in air transportation were pioneered and proved in the United States. The automotive industry attained maturity years ago. The air transportation industry is still young, with the ink hardly dry on its record of achievement. Wholly unlike ground and water transportation, however, the transport plane knows no earthbound limitation. Here then is a new industry which is still rapidly growing and developing. But our deals not with the inventive and technical periods of the industry, nor with the early financing, physical development, and expansion years. Ours is largely the story of the part that advertising has played in getting people to travel above the earth." VERY GOOD HARDCOVER, scarce. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Small 4to. Blue cloth with silver lettering and decoration. x, 171. Frontispiece, illustrations, tables, maps. Very good. Faint mottling to cloth, el;se tight and internally fine. Attractive first edition of this eve-of-WW2 aviation cheerleading item.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover in dust jacket. First printing of first edition. Book is crisp and solid. Dampstain to corners of blue cloth boards, and inked name of former owner on front free endpage. Price-clipped dust jacket is basically intact, with rubbing to front surface and light chipping at edges. Illustrated throughout including air travel ads. 8vo. 171 pp. In protective Mylar.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Jacket. First Edition. Hardcover; 171 pages. FIRST EDITION. Blue cloth hardcovers with silver titles on spine and cover. Sunned spine. Sticker on spine. Fading around edge. Light shelfwear/scuffing. No jacket, but the two flaps of jacket are pasted to the fep. The other endpapers are yellowing, but clean. The pages are glossy, bright, and clean. G+/--. Book.

Condition: fair to good. First Edition. First Printing. 171, illus., diagrams, boards somewhat worn and soiled, spine lettering faded. A surprisingly interesting book on the methods of selling air travel to the public. Imagine "stewardesses" visiting private homes to allay the fears of family of potential customers. This is an early, interesting work associated with American Airlines. It captures the state of the industry, and the commercial market on the eve of World War II--which would lead to another revolution in aviation technology.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 192. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1940 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 192.

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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1940. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 192, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 192 192.