Rare Aviation Books

Delta The History of an Airline

LEWIS, W.David and NEWTON, Wesley Phillips

Athens, Georgia: University of Georgia Press, 1979. Octavo, black cloth with gilt spine lettering, 504 pp., 44 double-sided plates and a few maps. Back over slightly rubbed on the bottom-edge, three leaves dog-eared, dust jacket worn and torn; overall, a near-fine copy. A comprehensive account of of the growth and development of Delta as well as an account of the personalities that contributed most significantly to the evolution of the firm's strategy and style, the steady expansion of its routes, its relationship with federal regulatory agencies, and the ever changing composition of its fleet. Item #1938

Price (AUD): $60.00