{"product_id":"an-album-of-international-air-liners-john-player-sons-1936","title":"An Album of International Air Liners — John Player \u0026 Sons (1936)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2nd hand book, very good condition, see images\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelive the Pre-WWII Golden Age of Aviation with \u003cem\u003eAn Album of International Air Liners\u003c\/em\u003e (1936) by John Player \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep back into the romantic infancy of commercial aviation with \u003cem\u003eAn Album of International Air Liners\u003c\/em\u003e, an original pre-World War II tobacco ephemera booklet issued by the world-famous British tobacconist John Player \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Love This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional piece for aviation historians, pre-war ephemera collectors, art deco enthusiasts, and cartophilists (tobacco card collectors), this genuine 1936 copy of \u003cem\u003eAn Album of International Air Liners\u003c\/em\u003e perfectly preserves the early engineering milestones and pioneering spirit of international commercial flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor\/Publisher: John Player \u0026amp; 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Player \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51906799960284,"sku":"PLAYER-AIRLINERS-1936-001","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/Scan_0001_25d640da-066b-4a75-aeef-019eb1b9b341.jpg?v=1782880489","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/an-album-of-international-air-liners-john-player-sons-1936","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}