xviii. + 142pp. Profusely illustrated in b&w, occasionally in color. xviii. + 142 pages. Glossary. White boards, neon blue lettered, white cloth spine. NOT a remainder. (Beware of remainder copies). First Edition. 1st Printing per print number line. '1097' publication date code on jacket. Introduction by Walter Boyne. Afterword by Jeffrey Ethell. Mach One Team. NOT a remainder. Near Fine/Near Fine dj. Appears gently read but no names or writings. No cover soil or spine creasing. Jacket complete/clean/crisp. Meager spine edge creases but NO tears.

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Title: The Quest for Mach One: A First Person Account of Breaking ther Sound Barrier. [1st hardcover].
Publisher: Penguin Studio/Penguin Putnam, Inc. Copyright 1997., New York.
Publication Date: 1997
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0670874604
ISBN 13: 9780670874606
Binding: HARDCOVER. (9 x 114 inches).
Edition: First Edition.
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine dj

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In a compendium of reminiscences, photographs, and experts' discussions, the surviving participants in the development and flying of the Bell X-1 rocket plane that broke the sound barrier in 1947 recount their experiences. 17,500 first printing.

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