I have four books I’m selling… two copies of “Across the Space Frontier” and two copies of “The Conquest of Space.”
“Across the Space Frontier” was published in 1952 and written by Werner von Braun and Willy Ley and illustrated b y the likes of Rolf Klep, Fred Freeman and Chesley Bonestell. It was edited together from articles in Collier’s magazine and is arguably the source of the American publics 1950’s fascination with the conquest of space. The art within is spectacular.
There are two copies, neither with dust jackets:
“Across A:” Blue cover, has the word “DAMAGED” stamped into the front cover, but seems to be intact except for some minor banging around on the cover and spine. $35.00 plus postage.
“Across B:” Gray cover, some tearing on the spine but appears otherwise pretty much intact. Look as good when 60 years old you reach, you will not… $35.00 plus postage.
Also available, two copies of “The Conquest of Space,” written by Willy Ley and illustrated by Chesley Bonestell, published 1949. Broader in scope than “Across,” it is packed with some amazing space art and a lot of interesting designs and ideas. Also undoubtedly played a major role in the 1950’s space-race popularization.
The two copies:
“Conquest A”: First edition, fifth printing. No dust jacket, but otherwise in pretty good shape. $25.00 plus postage.
“Conquest B:” First edition, Seventh printing. No dust jacket, missing the last page, cover fairly worn. $15.00 plus postage.
If you want one or more of these books, please comment and state which one(s) you want. First come, first served. Postage in the US will be via media mail (unless something else is requested); airmail elsewhere.
UPDATE: All have been spoken for.