SENATOR JOHN GLENN SIGNED - A MEMOIR - EASTON PRESS LEATHER NASA MERCURY - $229 - (Buffalo, NY)
This is a leather bound signed collector's edition of John Glenn's best-selling autobiography - "A Memoir". He was the first astronaut to orbit the Earth. Nearly four decades later, as the world's oldest astronaut, his courage amazed a nation. But these two historical events only bracketed a life that covers the sweep of an extraordinary century.John Glenn's autobiography spans the seminal events of the twentieth century. It is a story that begins with his childhood in Ohio where he learned the importance of family, community, and patriotism. He took these values with him as a marine fighter pilot during World War II and into the skies over Korea, for which he would be decorated. Always a gifted flier, it was during the war that he contemplated the unlimited possibilities of aviation and its frontiers.We see the early days of NASA, where he first served as a backup pilot for astronauts Alan Shepard and Gus Grissom. In 1962 Glenn piloted the Mercury-Atlas 6 Friendship 7 spacecraft on the first manned orbital mission of the United States. Then came several years in international business, followed by a twenty-four year career as a U.S. Senator-and in 1998 a return to space for his remarkable Discover mission at the age of seventy-seven. The book is unread and in great condition, with just a couple of minor scratches of the gold gild on the side of the pages (see images). Signed by the former NASA astronaut on the limitation page, it also includes the signed and dated certificate of authenticity and the publisher's note card.Easton Press books are the golden standard in the publishing industry, highly collectible and lasting generations. Easton Press Full Genuine Leather Dubbed Spine Accented Wit 22 kt. Real Gold Satin Ribbon Page Marker Distinctive Cover Design Gilded Page Edges To Protect Against Humidity High Quality Acid - Free paper Smyth-Sewn Pages Silk-Moire Endleaves I combine multiple items for savings on shipping charges. I ship worldwide. Please ask about…
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