Jet Blast and the Hand of Fate by John Ackroyd - 2007-11-01

Hardback. Very Good.

John Ackroyd, design engineer extraordinaire, has been a key man in a mad mix of land speed and long distance balloon record attempts, including the first supersonic land speed record. This book provides a fantastic insight into the frustrations, tragedies and triumphs of record breaking. This copy with gift inscription from 'Ackers' himself opposite half-title page. 283 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 29 cm. First edition, first printing. Black cloth boards, unclipped dust jacket (now in a removable protective sleeve). Slight shelf wear to edges, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched same or next working day in robust packaging.

United Kingdom: Redline Books, 2007. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Illustrated throughout mostly in colour.

Gateshead.: Redline Books, 2007. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 288 pages, 1.765kg. Black cloth boards with small bump to corners, FINE in a FINE d/w. SIGNED dedication by the author to free end-paper. Illustrated with colour and b/w photographs. The authors adventures with land speed cars and record ballons. Owing to the weight, extra shipping overseas will be required..

Redline Books. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!