Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journeys by Michael Collins ISBN 13: 9780374119171

Farrar Straus Giroux. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1974. Hardcover. Acceptable. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket missing. First edition, third printing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Stain on the boards and edges. Text and pictures are clear of markings and notations. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

Inscribed/SIGNED: second printing hardcover in dust jacket inscribed to a prior owner then Signed by Michael Collins on the front free end page; no prior owner marks; minimal age tone; trace foxing to text block edge; tight bind; cloth cover has two small spots of prior damp (lower back corner, upper spine along joint); gilt titling a bit dull; dj has some rub to back panel and edge wear (small nicks at spine head, two short tears); flap price present HC22ambib

Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1974-01-01. Hardcover. New. New.

New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1974. First Edition, Third Printing. Cloth. Near fine/very good. Carrying the Fire, signed by Apollo 11 astronaut, Michael Collins.. Octavo, xvii, [3], 478pp, [5]. Blue cloth, title stamped in gilt on spine. Stated "third printing" on copyright page. Solid text block, points of rubbing to lower edge of cloth, a near fine example. In the publisher's dust jacket, $10.00 on front flap, short closed tear to lower edge of front panel, light shelf wear, a very good example with bright illustrations. Signed on the front free endpaper: "For Louis _ , with all good wishes, Michael Collins. May 1975." Michael Collins (1930-2021) served as the command module pilot during the Apollo 11 mission. He served alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin but remained in orbit around the moon as the others explored the surface. He retired from NASA in 1970. He is one of 24 people who have flown to the moon. In retirement, he became the Director of the National Air and Space Museum. He… Read more

Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Collectible - Very Good. SIGNED/INSCRIBED! NY: Farrar Straus and Giroux 1974. Stated 3rd printing. Hardcover 8vo 478 pgs plus appendix. B/w photos. Signed and inscribed by Collins to Roger Brooks on pg before title pg. Very good to near fine in a near very good dust jacket. Foxing spots to top edge of textblock. Contents clean and binding sound. Jacket edgeworn and spine is a bit sunned. Rear panel is toned and has a 1 and 1/2 inch tear and crease at top edge. (astronauts, space exploration, NASA, space flight) Inquire if you need further information.