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ATOM 'PLANE MYSTERY. [HUNTER HAWK - SKYWAY DETECTIVE No.2.]

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ATOM 'PLANE MYSTERY. [HUNTER HAWK - SKYWAY DETECTIVE No.2.]

by LEYLAND**, ERIC and SCOTT-CHARD, T. E:

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UK,slim 8vo HB minus dw/dj,1st edn.No owner inscrptn.Bright,crisp, sharp-cornered,generally clean and blemish free other than faint residual water-stain along lower edges of both front+rear,red paper-covered boards,with blocked gilt lettering - some minimal dulling/ oxidisation to small portions of head+foot - to spine/backstrip,slightly marked plain white endpapers - rear pastedown with aforementioned water-stain presence; with negligible shelf-wear to edges and corners. All edges slightly aged/toned with some minimal but faint foxing/ spotting; contents bright,tight,clean,solid and sound - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners - appears unread,apart from my own collation.UK,slim 8vo HB minus dw/dj,1st edn,10-128pp [paginated] includes 12 chapters X(10) chapters - the first with b/w line illustrated chapter headpiece,frntis+9 part-page b/w thumbnail illustrations throughout the the text and the book - assumed by John T. Kenney as frntis with his name; plus [unpaginated] half-title page with b/w line illustrated frntis to reverse.title page,and separate contents+ illus lists/tables.
2nd novel in series of 7 of a short-lived series spanning from 1957- 1962,beginning with 'Outlaws of the Air',finishing with 'Bandit Gold.' The first 4 novels are probably the best. See also my book ID rja930221 for UK,8vo HB,no dw/dj,as issued,1st edn,'Smugglers of the Skies' (1959). Skyways Investigation Limited,the detective firm specialising in air crime,fins itself up against ruthless international crooks seeking to destroy britain;s newest 'plane - the first in the world to be nuclear-powered.
When Mike,Hunter Hawk's young cousin and second-in-command, disappears,it seems that a lone hand must be played against the enemy,But Mike,as tough as they come,plays a decisive part in the final,dramatic climax.
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Bookseller
R. J. A. PAXTON-DENNY. GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
rja930121
Title
ATOM 'PLANE MYSTERY. [HUNTER HAWK - SKYWAY DETECTIVE No.2.]
Author
LEYLAND**, ERIC and SCOTT-CHARD, T. E:
Illustrator
b/w line illus by John T. Kenney.
Book Condition
Used - VG+.
Jacket Condition
Minus dw/dj.
Quantity Available
1
Edition
UK,slim 8vo HB minus dw/dj,1st edn.
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
LONDON.EDMUND WARD (PUBLISHERS) LTD.,1958.
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
q52.CHILDRENS/ILLUSTRATED.UK,slim 8vo HB minus dw/dj,1st edn.No ISBN.Skyway Detective_Hunter Hawk_Mike_Skyways Investigation Limited.Aviation adventure fiction_novels.Outlaws of the Air_Bandit Gold.Books new,used,signed,rare.
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