The Mars Project

Von Braun, Wernher

Published by The University of Illinois Press, Urbana, 1953

Condition: Near Fine

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First English language edition, first printing. Bound in publisher's original paper-covered boards printed in black. Near Fine with light toning and light wear at edges, sticker removal evidence to front free endpaper and pages lightly toned. In a Very Good unclipped dust jacket with light toning and light soiling and several short edge-tears with some associated creasing. A technical specification for a human expedition to Mars. Written in 1948, it was the first "technically comprehensive design" for such an expedition and has been described as "the most influential book on planning human missions to Mars". Scarce. Seller Inventory # 140942733

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Title: The Mars Project

Publisher: The University of Illinois Press, Urbana

Publication Date: 1953

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition.

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