First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by The University of Illinois Press, 1953. Quarto. Hardcover. Book is very good. Has two pages of black pages in front. Looks to have been professionally repaired flyleaf and second page. Dust jacket is very good with some shelf/edgewear and a few small nicks/tears. A very scarce copy of this landmark Von Braun early Mars exploration title. Incredibly scarce first printing in the dust jacket. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.