[DE HAVILLAND COMET] The World’s First Jet AirlinerThe World's First Jet Airliner, which dissapeared after the arrival of the Boeing jets. In February 1999, the British Post Office included the Comet as one of Britains great innovations during the millennium [] Characteristics Book cover finish Hardcover with jacquette Special features First edition Condition Close to new Published date 1999 Size 28 x 22 x 1 cm Author R. E. G. Davies and Philip J. Birtles Editor Airlife Publishing Ltd. Description The