signed frank whittle (2 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First US Edition. First (US) printing of this fascinating biography of Frank Whittle, the British physicist and Father of the turbojet engine. SIGNED and dated 01.29.93) by Frank Whittle, without inscription. Also appears to be signed by R.V. Jones, the British scientific and intelligence whiz of WWII. Fine in a fine dustjacket, perfect. The signatures of Whittle and R. V. Jones make this a unique and desirable copy. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: VG. Condizione sovraccoperta: VG. 1st. The official biography of Sir Frank Whittle and the development of the early jet engines. 270pp, illustrated. VG copy in dust wrapper. Signed by Sir Frank Whittle and John Golley to bookplate on front end-paper for presentation to guests at the Jet Heritage celebration of 50 years of British Jet Flight in on May 13th 1991. This event was attended by many famous British test pilots who have also signed the book, including amongst others, Neville Duke, Bill Bedford and Eric 'Winkle' Brown. This copy belonged to Capt Mike Russell of 'Russavia' fame and son of D A Russell, publisher of the Harleyford aviation books. Includes the original invitation and copy of the newspaper report of the event. An exceptional association copy. Signed by Author(s).