Description: Trans World Airlines (TWA) was one of the nation's legacy carriers until mismanagement, route problems and financial problems caused its demise and it was acquired by American Airlines in 2001. For auction is a 1957 brochure from TWA promoting pilgrimages to Lourdes, France for the centennial celebration in 1958. Lourdes is a small market town lying in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains near Spain and is most famous for the Marian apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes said to have occurred in 1858. People often take religious pilgrimages to Lourdes. The brochure describes a variety of tours and options available, to include trips to Paris, Florence, Venice, Rome, and other parts of Europe. TWA flew to Paris from New York, and there were departure dates from April-November. 1957 TWA Trans World Airlines - Brochure for Pilgrimages to Lourdes, Click images to enlarge Description Trans World Airlines (TWA) was one of the nation's legacy carriers until mismanagement, route problems and financial problems caused its demise and it was acquired by American Airlines in 2001. Once owned by the legendary billionaire Howard Hughes, TWA for decades was one of the primary US carriers serving international destinations (along with Pan Am), and it was a major provider of east-west trans-continental service. For auction is a 1957 brochure from TWA promoting pilgrimages to Lourdes, France for the centennial celebration in 1958. Lourdes is a small market town lying in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains near Spain and is most famous for the Marian apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes said to have occurred in 1858. People often take religious pilgrimages to Lourdes. The brochure describes a variety of tours and options available, to include trips to Paris, Florence, Venice, Rome, and other parts of Europe. TWA flew to Paris from New York, and there were departure dates from April-November. Hotel and air fare rates are provided. This publication measures appx 9x4 inches unopened and 16x9 inches opened; it is printed on semi-glossy mid-weight paperstock. The brochure is in very good condition, with no rips, tears, writing or markings; there is a tourist agency contact noted on the back page with a rubber stamp impression. A great item for the TWA fan. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Price: 12 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2024-10-10T15:21:04.000Z
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