Lot 361
Rockets, "Diverse NASA & Other" Books and Brochures", A fat carton, filled with a variety of publications relating to Rocketry covering the German Peenemunde and later US rockets and test facilities. Worth a close look to appreciate this lot. We note it includes: ""Report of the Delta Launch Vehicle System Review Board" (NASA, 1971, 300pp+), "International Missile and Spacecraft Guide" (1960, 300pp+), "Characteristics of Vertical Probe Rocket Vehicles" (Elgin AFB Proving Ground, APGC-TR-61-43, 1961, 153pp.), "Rocketry in the Americas Prior to WW I" by Mitchell Sharpe (typed/printed manuscript. May not be complete), "Die Rakete" (First Reprinting, 1965, vols, 1-3, 1927-1929, in German), "Die Rakete" (original, vols 1-2, 1927-28, in German), "Development and Testing of Rockets & Missiles at WSPG (White Sands Proving Grounds), 1945-1955" (undated printed three-ring manuscipt without author's name) and bound hardcover copy of "Space Journal" (1957 (vol.1, Number 1) to 1959 (vol. 1, number 5). An important lot containing numerous rare volumes. Most have the consignor's handstamp. Viewing recommended.
Estimated Value $100 - 150
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