Seven Into Space: The Story of the Mercury Astronauts
Author(s):
Bell, Joseph N
Illustrator(s):
Hewitt, David
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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| Size: | 6 - 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall |
| Volume Condition: | Good |
| Dust Jacket: | Yes |
| Dust Jacket Condition: | Good |
| Edition: | 1st Edition |
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| Impression: | 1st Impression |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher Name: | Ebury Press |
| Publication Year: | 1960 |
| Publication Place: | London, UK |
| SKU: | 019150 |
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| Categories: | Science - General , Travel, Exploration and Topography |
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First edition. 192pp with numerous black and white photographic illustrations. In blue cloth-covered boards with gilt titles on spine. 8vo. Cloth a little soiled and faded at edges, gently rounded at corners and spine ends. Hint of toning to endpapers. Text block edges a tad dust-marked. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original illustrated dust jacket, chapped around edges with small areas of loss on upper edge and spine base, worn. The story of America's man-into-space programme, Project Mercury, its background and growth, the selection and training of the astronauts, and the development of America's space rockets
Keywords:
Space Exploration
Astronauts
Space Missions
Project Mercury
