New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, n.d., [1950]. First edition, U. S. issue (UK sheets). Bookplate of collector Robert Briney affixed to front paste down, a nearly fine copy in a very good dust jacket with shelf wear to corners and spine ends. (19697). Octavo, cloth. Title page is a cancel. Clarke's first book. "The best modern semi-technical work on astronautics" (Humphries). Ciancone 45. Humphries, Rockets and Guided Missiles 21. Ley, Rockets, Missiles, and Space Travel, revised edition, 1957, p. 490.

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Bookseller: John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 19697
Title: INTERPLANETARY FLIGHT: AN INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONAUTICS
Author: Clarke, Arthur C
Book Condition: Used - Bookplate of collector Robert Briney affixed to front paste down, a nearly fine copy in a very good dust jacket with shelf wear
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition, U. S. issue (UK sheets)
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, n.d.
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: [1950]
Keywords: Rockets

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