| 1. | Earth Shine Lindbergh, Anne Morrow
First Edition Hard Cover Near Fine Very Good+ 7.25" Wide x 9.25" Tall
New York: Harcourt, Brace and World, 1969, Hardcover. Tight/Bright and clean copy,a blank white sticker is affixed to the lower second front endpage, unmarked text, the beautiful illustrated clear Brodart covered dust jacket has light edgewear and rubs, the author's b&w photo portrait is featured on the jackets rear. Anne Morrow Lindbergh shares her observations, reflections, and experiences as she meditates on Earth's life cycles, nature, progress, and man's striving to reach the Moon. Featured are two far reaching essays: one on Africa, a last stand for primitive life and the other on Cape Kennedy and going to the Moon. Anne Lindbergh and her husband, Charles Lindbergh, attended the astronauts first flight to the Moon at Cape Kennedy. She reports on the meeting of two generations of explorers, and reflects on the meaning of earth and moon in the universe. The essay on Africa records her first impressions of the wild life in Africa. Dustjacket has booksellers label on back and light discoloration on white of back. Book is clean. Binding is tight. No marks in the book. A nice copy! 1969, first edition stated, Harcourt, Brace & World, NY. Color and b&w illustrations. Two essays, one on Africa, its diverse cultures and primitive life and the other on Cape Kennedy, Progress, and Man's going to the Moon. Anne Lindbergh and her husband, Charles Lindbergh, attended the Astronauts commemorative celebration and dinner before their first flight to the Moon at Cape Kennedy. She shares the meeting of two generations of explorers, and reflects on the meaning o Spaceflight, the Earth and Moon to mankind and the Universe. 73 pages.
Price: 17.37 USD |
