SPACEFLIGHT: The Complete Story from Sputnik to Shuttle - and Beyond, Foreword by Buzz Aldrin
Norwalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2007. Hardcover. Collector's Edition, signed by Buzz Aldrin and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from the publisher. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first space flight, this visual study of human ventures into outer space covers the U.S. and Soviet space race, as well as the efforts of other countries around the world, chronicling the development of space technology, future planned space missions, and key accomplishments, ranging from the first satellite launch to the moon landing. Quarto: 360 pp. with more than 800 photographs, more in full color. Full black leather binding, with a color pictorial label inset on the front panel, elaborate gilt stamping, three raised bands, moire silk endpapers, and a ribbon marker. A fine copy - as new, still sealed in the original shrink wrap. Fine. Item #79522
Price: $300.00