The Rockets' Red Glare

This hardcover first edition is an ex-library copy with typical library markings, including stamps and a checkout card. The dust jacket is worn, with minor edge tears and a library sticker on the spine. The binding remains intact, though there is visible wear on the edges and corners.

"The Rockets' Red Glare" by Wernher von Braun and Frederick I. Ordway III was published by Anchor Press/Doubleday in Garden City, New York, in 1976. This first edition hardcover offers an illustrated history of rocketry through the ages, penned by two of the most influential figures in the field. Wernher von Braun, a pioneering rocket engineer, and Frederick I. Ordway III, a noted space historian, provide a comprehensive account of the development of rocket technology. This edition is particularly valuable for collectors and enthusiasts of space exploration history. The book is an ex-library copy, as indicated by library markings and stamps. Despite its library origins, the text remains a significant piece of historical documentation, offering insights into the evolution of space travel. The dust jacket shows signs of wear, but the book itself is intact and retains its original binding.