This uniquely American story of the conquest of space is traced by stamp collectors who enjoy aerospace history. By exhibiting envelopes that are postmarked near launch pads, mission control centers, and on recovery ships Astrophilatelists tell an amazing tale of new sailing ships on a vast new ocean. Part two shows hundreds of envelopes in full color appropriate for exhibition and the artist responsible for the cachet. Part three shows the most important part - the postmark. Machine and hand cancels from launch, mid ...
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This uniquely American story of the conquest of space is traced by stamp collectors who enjoy aerospace history. By exhibiting envelopes that are postmarked near launch pads, mission control centers, and on recovery ships Astrophilatelists tell an amazing tale of new sailing ships on a vast new ocean. Part two shows hundreds of envelopes in full color appropriate for exhibition and the artist responsible for the cachet. Part three shows the most important part - the postmark. Machine and hand cancels from launch, mid-mission and recovery are shown from the Explorer 1 launch in 1958 through the X-Prize civilian spaceflight in 2004.
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Add this copy of American Astrophilately: the First 50 Years to cart. $54.25, good condition, Sold by Once Read Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Long Beach, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Joggling Board Pr.
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Very Good-. Size: 9x7x0; VG-. *AUTOGRAPHED/SIGNED* by author David Ball with personalized inscription and note to Dave and Kathleen with date on the fly page. Black and blue illustrated glossy wraps, approx. 10'' x 8'', 343pp., light shelf wear to edges of covers, very small chips and rubbings to spine ends, small chips to corners, cd included with book, pasted in plastic sleeve interior back cover. Once Read Books, cover scan available-just ask, OnceReadBooks comOrders shipped via USPS.
Add this copy of American Astrophilately: the First 50 Years to cart. $73.93, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Joggling Board Pr.
