An Album of International Air Liners — John Player & Sons (1936)

2nd hand book, very good condition, see images

Relive the Pre-WWII Golden Age of Aviation with An Album of International Air Liners (1936) by John Player & Sons

Step back into the romantic infancy of commercial aviation with An Album of International Air Liners, an original pre-World War II tobacco ephemera booklet issued by the world-famous British tobacconist John Player & Sons. Originally sold at standard storefront counters for “Price One Penny” in 1936, this rare, staple-bound paperback album was specially designed to house a complete series of 50 collectible cigarette insert cards.

The mid-1930s marked a spectacular leap forward in global travel, characterized by the emergence of massive multi-engine biplanes, sleek all-metal monoplanes, and legendary transoceanic flying boats. This historic album features designated mounting spaces and extensive, highly detailed contemporary technical descriptions for 50 distinct aircraft operated by 22 premier international airlines of the era, including Imperial Airways, Qantas, Pan American, Deutsche Lufthansa, Swissair, and American Airlines.

Spanning 20 high-quality pages of vintage typography and historical commentary, this album is a wonderful reflection of the artistic and educational marketing campaigns used by British tobacco companies during the 1930s.

Why Collectors Love This Book

An exceptional piece for aviation historians, pre-war ephemera collectors, art deco enthusiasts, and cartophilists (tobacco card collectors), this genuine 1936 copy of An Album of International Air Liners perfectly preserves the early engineering milestones and pioneering spirit of international commercial flight.

Book Details

Author/Publisher: John Player & Sons · Year: 1936 · Edition: First Edition · Format: Paperback · Pages: 20 · Dimensions: 18.5 cm × 12.5 cm × 0.2 cm · Weight: 0.05 kg · Language: English