Octavo, jacket illustration by Alex Schomburg, cloth. The adventures of a young space pilot competing in the eighteenth Armstrong Classic, an interplanetary rocket race. Del Rey's third science-fiction book and second novel. Part of the popular Winston juvenile series published between 1952-1961, which introduced many young readers to science fiction. This is Del Rey's third SF book and second novel. Previous owners name in ink to rear free end paper, a fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing at extremities and a very tiny nick and crease to upper front panel, two small rub spots to lower spine panel (note: no printed price to jacket flap). A bright, sharp copy. Part of an original single owner collection. (27516).

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Title

ROCKET JOCKEY

Publisher

The John C. Winston Company [1958], Philadelphia, Toronto

Publication Date

1958

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

Later, fourth printing.

Dust Jacket Condition

Dust Jacket Included

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8453 Early Bud Way, Laurel, MD, 20723, U.S.A.

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