ABANDONED IN PLACE; Preserving America's Space History / Roland Miller / Foreword by Roger D. Launius / Prologue by Bob Thall / Introduction by Betsy Fahlman / Essays by Craig Covault, Pamela Melroy, and Beth Laura O'Leary
by Miller, Roland
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 2016. First Edition, Second Printing (number line begins with "2"). Glossy pictorial boards. Near Fine/Fine. Roland Miller. INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY from photographer Roland Miller to Captain James Lovell, oblong quarto, black cloth with irridescent blue lettering on spine, glossy photographic dust jacket (unclipped), Foreword by Roger D. Launius, Prologue by Bob Thall, Introduction by Betsy Fahlman, profusely illustrated with beautiful color plates and B&W photos depicting sites and space objects closely associated with America's space triumphs and history; Index, xxiv + 148 glossy pages. Weight: 3 lbs. 9 oz. Essays by Craig Covault, Pamela Melroy, and Beth Laura O'Leary accompany the illuminating photos by Roland Miller that document the deactivated and repurposed space-launch and test facilities around the United States that were part of the space race and Cold War.<br /> <br /> ASSOCIATION COPY from the photographer and book originator to James Lovell. Obtained by this dealer from the personal library of famed astronaut Captain James Lovell. <br /> <br /> Captain James Arthur Lovell Jr., USN (Ret.) (born 1928) is an American retired astronaut, former Eagle Scout, naval aviator, test pilot and mechanical engineer.<br /> <br /> Lovell flew in space on two Gemini missions, Gemini 7 (with Borman) in 1965 and Gemini 12 in 1966.<br /> <br /> In 1968, as command module pilot of APOLLO 8, he became, with Frank Borman and William Anders, one of the first three astronauts to fly to and ORBIT THE MOON. He then COMMANDED THE APOLLO 13 lunar mission in 1970 which, after a critical failure en route, circled the Moon and returned safely to Earth.<br /> <br /> He was the first person to fly into space four times. One of 24 people to have flown to the Moon, Lovell was the first to fly to it twice. He is a recipient of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. <br /> <br /> EXCELLENT ASSOCIATION! The photos and descriptions remind one of just how important all aspects of our impressive space history are! Tight, bright, clean copy apart from the inscription. Slight wear to the unclipped dj. No remainder marks.
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- Borg Antiquarian (US)
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- 8838
- Title
- ABANDONED IN PLACE; Preserving America's Space History / Roland Miller / Foreword by Roger D. Launius / Prologue by Bob Thall / Introduction by Betsy Fahlman / Essays by Craig Covault, Pamela Melroy, and Beth Laura O'Leary
- Author
- Miller, Roland
- Illustrator
- Roland Miller
- Format/Binding
- Glossy pictorial boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, Second Printing (number line begins with "2&
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press
- Place of Publication
- Albuquerque
- Date Published
- 2016
- Keywords
- Apollo, Kennedy Space Center, Johnson, Gemini,
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About Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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