Northwest Orient Airlines c. 1950's Aviation System Route Map American Travel

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Northwest Orient Airlines System Route Map.
Published c. 1950's, United States by Rand McNally Co for Northwest Oriental Airlines.
Folding pamphlet, 24 pp. saddle stitched, printed both sides. Text in English. Illustrated throughout with many small route line maps, each with a pictorial vignette below it.

Publisher's color lithographed pictorial paper wrappers.

Pamphlet is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Paper covers gently age worn, slight rubbing, remains overall clean and attractive as an object.

Text block paper is gently toned, signs of handling, small minor old edge staining, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. The fragile pamphlet displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this vintage aviation cartographic item survives.

Covers measures c. 9" H x 4" W.

[B3626].