Indian Aviation and JRD Tata :: highly rare and out-of-print

For bibliophiles and collectors of rare books on Indian aviation, we are pleased to offer a highly rare and out-of-print First Edition on the history of civil aviation in India and the role of the legendary J. R. D. Tata in its development from the late 1920s until the late 1970s. The history of commercial air transport in India began with the pioneering efforts of the House of Tatas. This book also delves into the history of Indian aviation during and after the Second World War as well as the era of nationalisation of airlines in India.

A number of international aviation leaders wrote about their views and impressions of J. R. D. Tata for this book. These include Sir Frederick Tymms, the first Director of Civil Aviation in India; Sir William Hildred, the first Director General of IATA; William Seawell, chairman of Pan Am; Air Chief Marshal P. C. Lal et al.

First published in 1978, this book was not reprinted. Being the first book of its kind on the pioneering development of Indian aviation, it is highly rare and hard-to-find, especially in such excellent condition as the one we are offering.

Several images of this beautiful rarity are attached herewith for the perusal of those interested.

FIVE GOLDEN DECADES OF INDIAN AVIATION — TATA'S MEMORABLE YEARS

Author: A. Sen

Foreword by: Knut Hammarskjold

Publisher: Aeronautical Publications of India Private Limited, Bombay, 1978 — Highly Rare & Out-of-Print First Edition

Printed by: The Technical and General Press, Calcutta

Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket

Size: 21.2 cm x 13.5 cm

Pages: vi + 134 pages

Book condition: Pre-Owned. Excellent — Near Pristine. Pages clean and unmarked. Original tight binding. Slight natural yellowing/foxing of some pages owing to age.

Dust Jacket condition: Excellent. The dust jacket is completely intact with minor yellowing/foxing and slight shelf-wear near the corners/edges owing to age. It is neatly wrapped in an acetate film for future protection.

Inscription: The name of the first owner of this book is handwritten on the top margin of the title page.

Remarks: This precious First Edition is highly rare and hard to find, especially in such excellent condition as the one we are offering now.

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