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Entering Space, An Astronaut's Odyssey
by Allen, Joseph P.; Martin, Russell
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine Condition/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0856137359
- ISBN 13
- 9780856137358
- Seller
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About This Item
Orbis Publishing Limited, London, 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine Condition/Very Good. Size: Quarto 4to. 224 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in as new condition, apart from normal shop shelf wear - contains no tears or chips or other damage. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. This BOOK IS IN STOCK and READY TO MAIL NOW. Your book when ordered will be securely packed and promptly dispatched by Great Southern Books. This is Stewart, Tabori and Chang Publisher's 1984 edition printed and bound in Japan. On November 11, 1982, astronaut Joseph P. Allen made his first journey into space as a new crew member of the fifth flight of the shuttle orbiter Columbia. In this book, Allen shares his firsthand insights into the incomparable experience of traveling in space and brings the human dimension of the space program in focus. The book includes 200 dramatic color photographs taken by the astronauts. Entering Space conveys the irresistible lure of space flight. This copy also includes a liftout that includes another 12 full page colour photographs. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Science & Technology; Cosmology; Exploration. ISBN: 0856137359. ISBN/EAN: 9780856137358. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 4395. . 9780856137358 This book weighs over one kilogram, and may involve extra shipping charges if posted to some countries..
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- Bookseller
- Great Southern Books
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4395
- Title
- Entering Space, An Astronaut's Odyssey
- Author
- Allen, Joseph P.; Martin, Russell
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0856137359
- ISBN 13
- 9780856137358
- Publisher
- Orbis Publishing Limited
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1984
- Keywords
- BZDB137 space, science, shuttle, nasa, photographs, Science & Technology; Cosmology; Exploration. ISBN: 0856137359 EAN: 9780856137358 Allen, Joseph P.; Martin, Russell Entering Space, An Astronaut's Odyssey
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