De Havilland Comet - The World's First Jet Airliner

R.E.G. Davies; Philip J. Birtles; Mike Machat (Illus)

ISBN 10: 1888962143 / ISBN 13: 9781888962147

Published by Paladwr Press, 1999

About this Item

A Fine (As New) 1st Edition copy of this highly attractive 63pp survey, beautifully illustrated throughout by Mike Machat. The dust wrapper is close to Fine with only very light hints of use. Please see five pictures attached for a closer look.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1755173462538

Bibliographic Details

• Title: De Havilland Comet - The World's First Jet Airliner
• Publisher: Paladwr Press
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1888962143
• ISBN 13: 9781888962147
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

July 27th 1999 is the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the de Havilland DH 106 Comet airliner. This tribute volume marks the inauguration of the commercial "Jet Age" by the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC).