Author: HUDSON, KENNETH AND PETTIFER, JULIAN
Title: Diamonds in the Sky - a Social History of Air Travel
Description: London, The Bodley Head and BBC. 1979, First Edition. (ISBN: 0370301625). Hard Cover, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A Fine uninscribed copy with Fine dustjacket which is complete. An entertaining account of the ways in which flying has ministered to human needs, whims and follies. 16 colour and numerous black and white photographs and other illustrations. From the first generation of passengers to the age of mass mobility it's emphasis is about the passengers, who took their courage in both hands and decided to fly. A marvellous well researched history which formed a BBC television series. A LARGE HEAVY VOLUME OF 0.9 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH MAY REQUIRE EXTRA SHIPPING COST 22. Fine/Fine.

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