^#516 ^Lot 543 Frank Whittle

Inventor of the jet engine (1907–1996). Signed book: Jet: The Story of a Pioneer. Later printing. London: Pan Books Ltd., 1957. Paperback, 4.25 x 7, 314 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page, “To Ray, Dedication is a virtue which you have. Best of luck for the future. Frank Whittle.” In good condition, with almost completely detached front cover and half-title page, fragile spine and binding, uniform toning to all pages, scattered creasing, wear, and soiling to covers and spine, and light handling wear.