THE EXPLORATION OF MARS
Ley, Willy; Wernher Von Braun
Published by The Viking Press, New York, 1956
First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Teal-colored cloth hardcover with silver lettering to spine; Dust jacket in good condition; Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Clean unmarked copy. Light bumping visible to corners of boards and ends of spine.
Published in 1956, The Exploration of Mars is a detailed guidebook for mankind's first expedition to Mars. Authored by science writer Willy Ley and noted aerospace engineer Wernher Von Braun, it is based on the scientific and engineering capabilities available in 1956. With 16 paintings in color and 5in black and white by space artist Chesley Bonestell, the book remains today a classic in the space engineering field.
Ley, Willy; Wernher Von Braun
Published by The Viking Press, New York, 1956
First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Teal-colored cloth hardcover with silver lettering to spine; Dust jacket in good condition; Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Clean unmarked copy. Light bumping visible to corners of boards and ends of spine.
Published in 1956, The Exploration of Mars is a detailed guidebook for mankind's first expedition to Mars. Authored by science writer Willy Ley and noted aerospace engineer Wernher Von Braun, it is based on the scientific and engineering capabilities available in 1956. With 16 paintings in color and 5in black and white by space artist Chesley Bonestell, the book remains today a classic in the space engineering field.
Ley, Willy; Wernher Von Braun
Published by The Viking Press, New York, 1956
First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Teal-colored cloth hardcover with silver lettering to spine; Dust jacket in good condition; Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Wear commensurate with age and use. Clean unmarked copy. Light bumping visible to corners of boards and ends of spine.
Published in 1956, The Exploration of Mars is a detailed guidebook for mankind's first expedition to Mars. Authored by science writer Willy Ley and noted aerospace engineer Wernher Von Braun, it is based on the scientific and engineering capabilities available in 1956. With 16 paintings in color and 5in black and white by space artist Chesley Bonestell, the book remains today a classic in the space engineering field.