Satellites in Outer Space.
by Asimov, Isaac
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
New York: Random House, 1960. First edition of Asimov's book on satellites. Quarto, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by John Polgreen. Signed by Isaac Asimov on the title page. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. In Satellites in Outer Space, Isaac Asimov explains how scientists use satellites to find out more about the earth, the moon, and outer space with the help of John Polgreen's expert illustrations.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 142878
- Title
- Satellites in Outer Space.
- Author
- Asimov, Isaac
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1960
- Keywords
- Isaac Asimov First Edition Signed, Satellites in Outer Space First Edition
- Bookseller catalogs
- Children's Books;
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About the Seller
Raptis Rare Books
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Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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- Title Page
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- Jacket
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- First Edition
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- Fine
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- Quarto
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- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...