This book is about Dr. Wernher von Braun incredible story--from his early years in Germany--where he gave birth to modern rocketry, to his arrival in the United States and launching of the first American satellite, the first man on the Moon and other stunning space explorations feats.
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“The overwhelming message presented in this superbly researched book will reach every human concerned with the destiny of our world. The author...has succeeded in creating what is deemed to be a masterful classic—packed with stunning details and observations never revealed before in print. More than a biography, this book incorporates an entire encyclopedia of space flight, as well as a thorough exploration of Wernher von Braun—the man and the genius.” – Fred Blumenthal, Parade (Fred Blumenthal Parade)
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Destination, rates & speedsSeller: Easy Chair Books, Lexington, MO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. Ex-library book, light discoloring and wear; a good book. The jacket has some discoloring, creasing and wear. "The authoritative and definitive biographical profile of the father of modern space flight." Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN: 0917680014. ISBN/EAN: 9780917680014. Inventory No: 212335. Seller Inventory # 212335
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Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Some shelf wear Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. Seller Inventory # mon0002525282
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Seller: Archives Books inc., Edmond, OK, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. No markings on text. Tear on front cover. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Fri. Seller Inventory # mon0000739567
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Seller: Lakeside Bookshop, Bradford, NH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hard cover in very good condition. Dust jacket in very good condition. First Edition. Not price-clipped. The pages have no markings. Published by National Space Institute, 1976. A nice copy of this portrait of Dr. Werner von Braun. Seller Inventory # 25-001
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. First edition copy. . Good dust jacket. (Astronautics, Biography). Seller Inventory # R06OS-00479
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Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($13.95 price intact). Published by National Space Institute, 1976. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. A nice copy of this prolific portrait of Dr. Werner von Braun. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. Seller Inventory # 211712
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Seller: Reader's Corner, Inc., Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. This is a fine, unmarked, hardcover first edition, first printing copy in a mylar protected DJ that has a tiny chip, white spine. 589 pages with index. Seller Inventory # 102810
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Seller: Jen's Books, Douglas, WY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. By Photographs (illustrator). Stated First. tight and square binding. light shelf wear- closed tear on top of DJ. Author's signature on title page, no other markings. In protective mylar. Seller Inventory # 006134
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Seller: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0917680014
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Seller: Silicon Valley Fine Books, Sunnyvale, CA, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. First Edition, hardcover. 589 pages. SIGNED by von Braun on the half-title page! The preceding flypage features a 1976 gift inscription by noted aerospace industry pioneer Dr. Carol Sue Rosin, who worked closely with von Braun at Fairchild Corp. and notes that relationship in the inscription. Nearly very good, light stains and foxing (spotting) on page edges, else very tight & clean internally, book may actually be unread. Dust jacket has a small tear and some wrinkling at the bottom of the front panel else very sharp, and will look nice in our fresh mylar protector. With black & white photos. Important biography. Scarce with this pairing of signatures! Please note that expedited domestic mail and expedited international mail may run extra on this item. Seller Inventory # 16160
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