Going into Space

Clarke, Arthur C.

Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1954

Language: English

Condition: Used - Near fine Hardcover

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The renowned science fiction writer turned his hand to nonfiction in this book for YA readers about the real possibilities for space travel at a time when the US had yet to seriously enter the space race (pre-Sputnik). His visionary talents are on full display as he describes the science behind building & launching a rocket, the possibilities of traveling to other planets & solar systems, & the likelihood of establishing space stations above the Earth's stratosphere, & more. A FIRST EDITIOn, First Printing, from Aug. 1954, in 117 pages, with a 16-page section of black-and-white photos in center. Hardcover octavo has deep blue cloth-covered boards with stamped lettering & design to front cover & spine. Condition is Near Fine: completely clean & bright, binding straight & strong, pages creamy white with a hint of tanning to edges. Very mild bumping to all corners & spine tips. The unclipped DJ (with orig. $2.50 price intact) is VG, with modest rubbing & light creasing to extremities & mild spine fading; nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Pacific time (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

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Title

Going into Space

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Harper & Brothers, New York, New York, U.S.A.

Publication Date

1954

Language

English

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition First Printing

Condition

Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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