Hardcover
1951 · London
by Shute, Nevil
London: William Heinemann, 1951. Hardcover. Very good/Very good. Shute considered this novel about a new religion developing around an aircraft mechanic to be his best. It tackles racism, condemning the White Australia policy. Octavo. Original burgundy cloth binding, with gilt titles. Minor smudge to the bottom edge. The dust jacket is slightly edgeworn, with a bit of mild browning to the rear panel; otherwise very good. (Inventory #: 72361)