Beginning in the 1920s as a lowly crop-dusting operation in Louisiana, Delta Air Lines had, by its fiftieth anniversary, down to become one of the largest companies in the industry and one of the most consistently profitable. First published in 1979, this is a comprehensive account of the growth and development of Delta's strategy and style, the steady expansion of its routes, its relationship with federal regulatory agencies, and the everchanging composition of its fleet. Because the underlying spirit of the Delta ...
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Beginning in the 1920s as a lowly crop-dusting operation in Louisiana, Delta Air Lines had, by its fiftieth anniversary, down to become one of the largest companies in the industry and one of the most consistently profitable. First published in 1979, this is a comprehensive account of the growth and development of Delta's strategy and style, the steady expansion of its routes, its relationship with federal regulatory agencies, and the everchanging composition of its fleet. Because the underlying spirit of the Delta enterprise owed so much to its founder, C.E. Woolman, this is also an engaging portrait of the man who came to be classed alongside Eastern's Eddie Rickenbacker and Pan American's Juan Trippe as a pioneer of commercial aviation.
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This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact, but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. Good Dust Jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. pp. 503. 503 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Good dust jacket. NOTE: The primary reason for the lower "good" rating is because there is foxing / soiling to the page edges from age and previous use. Please consider as a "good" reading copy with no markings in the text. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of bookbinding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding.
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Very Good in Good+ dust jacket. 0820304654. Very good and sound black cloth with gilt decoartion, blue cloth spine with gilt titles, no inscriptions. The dustjacket is rubbed to top of spine. Decorated endpapers, colour frontis and numerous black & white photographs.; Black & white photographs and maps; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 517 pages.
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Very Good. Size: 9x6x1; Hardcover and dust jacket. Tears to jacket with loss. Dust jacket in protective mylar cover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear.
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Very Good in Good jacket. Size: 9x6x1; Minor wear to binding on corners, edges & spine. Light soiling on edges of text block. Dj shelf worn with scuffs, light soiling, small tears. Dust Jacket protected by mylar cover.
