Rockets, Missiles, and Space Travel

The book is a hardcover edition with signs of wear, particularly around the edges and spine, common in ex-library editions. The binding remains intact, ensuring the book is structurally sound. There are visible library markings, but no inscriptions or signatures. The absence of a dust jacket is noted, and the cover shows wear consistent with its age and usage.

"Rockets, Missiles, and Space Travel" by Willy Ley, published by The Viking Press in New York, is a detailed exploration of the advancements in rocket science and space exploration. This specific edition is the third printing from November 1951. Willy Ley, a renowned science writer, offers insights into the technological strides of the mid-20th century, making this work a significant historical document in the field of space travel. This edition is particularly notable for its context within the early days of space exploration and its reflection of contemporary scientific thought. The book is an ex-library copy, indicating its usage in academic or public collections. The hardcover binding is intact, though the absence of a dust jacket suggests some wear typical of library circulation.