1947-Present Books

The American Newcomen Society has a special interest in transportation history.  These finely printed 6x9" booklets in wraps celebrate invited addresses by prominent American industrialists and leaders in civil aviation.  Most are very good; a few have very light library surplus stamps.  (Please order individual items through inquiry; online orders will not work.  I will send invoice following your indication of interest.  However, the entire lot may be ordered from this site)
a.  Douglas, Donald W.  Wings for the World, the DC Family in Global Service.  1955, 24pp.  $7
b.  Gardner, George E.  First in New England Skies, 20th Anniversary Northeast Airlines.  1953, 24pp.  $25
c.  Maytag, L.B. Jr.  Palmetto-Hopper, The History of National Airlines, Inc.  1963, 28pp.  $15
d.  Shea, Andrew B.  Panagra, Linking the Americas during 25 Years.  1954, 24pp.  $15
e.  Mueller, Arthur E.A.  Air Service for Main Street, U.S.A. (North Central Airlines)  1961, 24pp.  $25
f.  Beard, Chas. E.  Thos E. Braniff (1883-1954), Southwest Pioneer in Air Transport.  1955, 32pp.  $20
g.  Damon, Ralph S.  TWA, Nearly Three Decades in the Air.  1952, 32pp.  $20
h.  Peach, Robert E.  Four-Seaters to Fan Jets, The Story of Mohawk Airlines, Inc.  1964, 32pp.  $30
i.  Six, Robert F.  Continental Airlines, A Story of Growth.  1959, 24pp.  $35
j.  Hall, Floyd D.  Sunrise at Eastern, Re-Birth of a Pioneer Airline.  1965, 32pp.  $25
k.  Patterson, William A.  25 Years Among the Stars, United Airlines 1926-1951.  1951, 24pp.  $10
The price shown below is for the entire lot, including two duplicates.
 

Aviation Pioneers - A Collection of U.S. Stamps.  U.S. Postal Service, 1992.  56pp, color illus, wrps, 8.5x11".  Lavish publication honoring 12 aviation pioneers who were depicted in postage stamps in the 1970s-90s.  As new in the original Post Office sales envelope (but without the 14 stamps originally in the package).  I have a small number of these and will discount for quantity.  (Originally sold for $17)

Courtney, Frank T.  Flight Path.  London, Wiliam Kimber, 1973.  297pp, illus, INSCRIBED by author to Dave Young who also signed on end paper.  6x9", hard cover (good) w/ fair dj (in mylar, edge wear, one old tape repair).  Famous aviation figure from 1913 to 1953.  Early aviator, WWI pilot, test pilot, 1928 trans-Atlantic attempt, etc.  He was at the center of aircraft development for over 50 years.  A fascinating story and a rare signed copy. SOLD

O'Grady, Scott (with Jeff Coplon).  Return With Honor.  New York, Doubleday, 1995.  206pp, illus, hardcover w/dj.  Very good.  Inscribed and signed by author on half-title page.   O'Grady escaped and evaded for six days after his F-16 was hit by a SAM over Bosnia.  A gripping story that kept US viewers glued to their TVs nearly 20 years ago.