Ralph Shankle (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 223 pages; illustrated with photos. Ex-library marks, shelf wear, pages toned; a sound binding. No jacket. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Aviation; Inventory No: 227255.

(4)-223,(1) Pp. B&w diagrams, drawings and photo illustrations "Gemini is a vital step in planning for Project Apollo. and here is the story of how this step will be taken, from the preparation of the vehicle, the booster rocket, and the design of space suits, to a description of the Gemini mission" Slight discoloration to top of spine, otherwise very good. Dust jacket shows wear and scuffing, has 2" x 1" piece missing from top of spine, otherwise good Half black paper boards, light green cloth spine with black titles to spine, in dust jacket.

Condition: Good with tears to dust jacket. First Edition. 223 Pp. B&w photo illus. throughout Part of Airmen and Aircraft series edited by Martin Caidin Black paper covered boards and green cloth, black lettering to spine and dust jacket.

Hardcover. 8vo. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st edition, Ex Library. This first edition is an ex library copy has a dark Dust Jacket with moderate handling and shelf wear. Rubbed edges and creased hinges. Blacked out library sticker at foot. Jacket is attached to back board, making it unable to be removed completely. Boards are quarter bound in light blue cloth and black paper. Edges are softly sunned. Debossed emblem present near lower front edge. Spine is uncreased with fraying edges. Black titling remains bold. Text block is lightly canted with toned and foxed edges. Binding is firm. 223p. Black stamp marking present on front fly leaf. Rear fly leaf still has the library card slip with black stamp marks present. Interior otherwise unmarked with crisp white pages that include b/w photos through out.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. TIght binding, sharp edges and corners, no markings. DJ has mild edge wear, is in a plastic sleeve.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as stated on copyright page, book is in excellent condition, no remarkable flaws, jacket has moderate rubbing, otherwise It is clean and attractive, the original (4.95) price is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, 223 pages, well-illustrated throughout, written shortly before the Gemini flights began and a nice addition to any space exploration library.