The Comet Riddle 1955 Timothy Hewat & W.A. Waterton 1st Ed HC Frederick Muller

Key Details:
Title: The Comet Riddle
Author: Timothy Hewat and W.A. Waterton
Publisher: Frederick Muller Ltd., London
Year of Publication: 1955
Edition: First Edition
Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket present)
Pages: Approx. 190 pp
Language: English
Genre: Aviation / Historical Non-Fiction

Published in 1955 at the height of Cold War aviation mystery, The Comet Riddle examines the real-life enigma of the early De Havilland Comet jetliner disasters that shocked the world of flight. Written by journalist Timothy Hewat and test pilot W.A. Waterton, this book combines technical insight and first-hand reporting to unravel the engineering and human factors behind one of aviation’s great puzzles — making it a fascinating snapshot of mid-century aerospace investigation and journalism.

This copy bears the original Mark Foy’s Ltd., Liverpool Street Sydney bookseller label — a delightful piece of Australian retail history. Mark Foy’s was a prestigious Sydney department store that imported quality British books and goods throughout the early to mid-20th century, adding an extra layer of charm and provenance to this 1955 first edition.

Condition:
Condition: Good – see notes below.

• Blue cloth boards with gilt spine titles; light general wear consistent with age.

• Original Mark Foy's Sydney bookseller label inside front cover

• No dust jacket present.

• Pages clean, tightly bound, lightly toned from age.

• No markings or inscriptions visible on title page.

• Minor shelf wear to edges and spine ends.

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