Knutson H C (3 results)

Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN.…

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN.

Condition: Very good. - Octavo, 9 inches high by 6 inches wide. Softcover, bound in printed self-wrappers titled on the front cover. The covers are slightly creased with minor staple holes to the top left corner of the front cover. viii & 221 pages, with a few black & white illustrations and diagrams. Very good. First edition. A nice association copy from the library of the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation with the stamp on the front wrapper stating: "Return to Central File JUN26 1959 / Missile & Space Systems".Arthur C. Clarke predicts: "In the decade 1960-1970 I think we may expect the following with a very high degree of assurance.Automatic probes to the Moon, Mars, Venus. Establishment of meteorological and communication satellites, possibly manned, certainly visited by servicing teams. Manned flights around the Moon, without landing. Robot landings on Moon. Flight tests of nuclear propulsion devices.The TV satellite is mightier than the ICBM; this is the fact which I would earnestly bring to the attention of your committee.".…