Rocket Ship Galileo
by Heinlein, Robert a
Rocket Ship Galileo is a science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, published in 1947, about three teenagers who participate in a pioneering flight to the Moon. It was the first in the Heinlein juveniles, a long and successful series of science fiction novels published by Scribner's. The novel was originally envisioned as the first of a series of books called "Young Rocket Engineers".
Reviews
Review this book!
Available Copies
Rocket Ship Galileo
by Heinlein, Robert A.
- Condition
- Used - Good+ with no dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1947
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
- Item Price
-
A$156.83
Show Details
Description:
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Good+ with no dust jacket. 1947. First Edition. Hardcover. Decorative black cloth binding rubbed at extremities; slightly cocked; spine ends & corners lightly frayed; old price in red-pencil on front free endpaper; bottom leaf edges soiled; paste-downs & endpapers toned, else a very tight & clean first edition. No dj. ; Nice… Read more about this item Item Price
A$156.83
![Rocket Ship Galileo [Dedication Copy]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/695/557/1512557695.0.m.jpg)
More Photos
Rocket Ship Galileo [Dedication Copy]
by Heinlein, Robert A.
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1947
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, USA
- Item Price
-
A$50,201.60
Show Details
Description:
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1947. First Edition. Very Good/Near Fine. First edition, first printing. The dedication copy of the author's first published novel, signed and inscribed by Robert A. Heinlein in the year of publication "with best wishes to my nephew Lawrence Lewis 'Buddy' Heinlein [signed] Robert Heinlein Nov. 1947" with an arrow pointing to Buddy's printed… Read more about this item Item Price
A$50,201.60
More Photos
Rocket Ship Galileo
by Heinlein, Robert A.
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1947
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, USA
- Item Price
-
A$470.64
Show Details
Description:
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1947. First Edition. Near Fine. First edition, first printing of the author's first published novel. Bound in publisher's original black cloth stamped in green; lacking the dust jacket. Near Fine with light soiling and light wear to covers. Small area from erasure abrasion to front free endsheet and half-title page. A nice copy.… Read more about this item Item Price
A$470.64
ROCKET SHIP GALILEO
by Heinlein, Robert A.
- Condition
- Used - This is a fine copy in a near fine later state dust jacket (printed price of $2.00 price clipped and publisher's increase pr
- Edition
- First edition
- Published
- [1947]
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Laurel, Maryland, USA
- Item Price
-
A$1,961.00
Show Details
Description:
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, [1947]. First edition. This is a fine copy in a near fine later state dust jacket (printed price of $2.00 price clipped and publisher's increase price of $2.50 rubber stamped to upper front flap) which has mild shelf wear along lower edge and to spine ends, tiny chip to base of rear panel, mild… Read more about this item Item Price
A$1,961.00
More Photos
Rocket Ship Galileo
by Robert A Heinlein
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First edition
- Published
- 1947
- Binding
- Cloth
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, GBR
- Item Price
-
A$408.64
Show Details
Description:
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1947. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 8.5" by 6". Thomas W Voter. Robert A Heinlein's first novel. 'Rocket Ship Galileo' is one of Heinlein's 'juvenile' series novels. This is his first ever publication, which was initially rejected by publishers as the idea of people travelling to the moon was too unrealistic. … Read more about this item Item Price
A$408.64
More Photos
ROCKET SHIP GALILEO
by Heinlein, Robert A.
- Condition
- Used - A near fine copy, small stain at lower right corner of front free end paper with a little bleed to title page, small stain to re
- Edition
- First edition
- Published
- [1947]
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Laurel, Maryland, USA
- Item Price
-
A$2,353.20
Show Details
Description:
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, [1947]. First edition. A near fine copy, small stain at lower right corner of front free end paper with a little bleed to title page, small stain to rear paste-down at lower edge with light bleed to rear free end paper in an about near fine dust jacket, mild rubbing to corners and spine… Read more about this item Item Price
A$2,353.20
More Photos
ROCKET SHIP GALILEO
by Robert A. Heinlein
- Condition
- Used - Very Good+ with no dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Published
- 1947
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
VINELAND, New Jersey, USA
- Item Price
-
A$368.98
Show Details
Description:
N Y: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1947. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 212 pages; Width: 6" Height: 8.25". First edition of Heinlein's first published book, with the Scribner's "A" and seal on copyright page. Volume is bound in black cloth with stamped green lettering to spine and pictorial design on front cover… Read more about this item Item Price
A$368.98
More Photos
Rocket Ship Galileo
by Heinlein, Robert A.
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1947
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, USA
- Item Price
-
A$14,903.60
Show Details
Description:
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1947. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. First edition, first printing of the author's first published novel. Signed by Robert A. Heinlein on the title page. Bound in publisher's original black cloth stamped in green. Near Fine with light wear to spine ends, tiny spot to top of textblock edge and pages tanned. In… Read more about this item Item Price
A$14,903.60
Rocket Ship Galileo
by Heinlein, Robert A.
- Condition
- Used
- Published
- 1/1/1947
- Binding
- Hardcover w/DJ
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
- Item Price
-
A$149.04
Show Details
Description:
1/1/1947. Hardcover w/DJ. 1st edition; ex-library copy with usual library markings; dust jacket protected; top edge of dj trimmed; flaps have tape residue and small tears; illustrated red cloth covers lightly soiled; edges worn; corners bumped; endpapers have tape residue and remains of library pocket; binding good; fore-edge has stains; some stains throughout text. G-/G- Item Price
A$149.04
ROCKET SHIP GALILEO
by Heinlein, Robert A.
- Condition
- Used - A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a printed price of $2.00, very slight shelf wear along upper edge, touch of rubbing to fl
- Edition
- First edition
- Published
- [1947]
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Laurel, Maryland, USA
- Item Price
-
A$5,883.00
Show Details
Description:
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, [1947]. First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a printed price of $2.00, very slight shelf wear along upper edge, touch of rubbing to flap folds, tiny rub spot to rear panel at spine edge. An attractive copy of this important book. (12943). Octavo, illustrated by Thomas Voter,… Read more about this item Item Price
A$5,883.00
More Photos
Rocket Ship Galileo (Hardcover Edition)
by Heinlein, Robert A. (Anson)
- Condition
- Used - Good / Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Issued Without DJ.
- Edition
- Ex-Library Copy.
- Published
- 1947
- Binding
- Paperback
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Steinbach, Manitoba, CAN
- Item Price
-
A$25.89
Show Details
Description:
USA: Charles Scribner's Sons., 1947. Book. Illus. by Thomas W. Voter Illustrator.. Good / Very Good. Soft cover. Ex-Library Copy.. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 212 pages. >> "When four amateur astronauts finally reached the Moon - they found the most unexpected welcoming committee." >> This is a ex-library edition; Library envelope glued to interior front cover.;… Read more about this item Item Price
A$25.89
Rocketship Galileo
by Heinlein, Robert A.
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780450006951
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
- Item Price
-
A$5.84
Show Details
Description:
Paperback. Acceptable. Item Price
A$5.84
Rocket Ship Galileo
by Robert a. Heinlein
- Condition
- Used - Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Published
- 1964
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Lexington, Missouri, USA
- Item Price
-
A$75.30
Show Details
Description:
Charles Scribner, 1964. Hardcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Voter, Thomas W. Ex-school library, light wear to the illustrated covers/library binding, pages toned; a good sound binding. Tape stains inside the covers; no jacket. Illustrator: Voter, Thomas W.. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; Inventory No: 183009. . … Read more about this item Item Price
A$75.30
Rocket Ship Galileo
by Heinlein, Robert A.
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 1986
- Binding
- Mass Market Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780345336606
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, USA
- Item Price
-
A$42.56
Show Details
Description:
Del Rey Books, 1986. Mass Market Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
A$42.56
More Photos
Rocket Ship Galileo
by Robert A. Heinlein
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1947
- Binding
- Hardback
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Hutton Cranswick, East Yorkshire, GBR
- Item Price
-
A$1,945.90
Show Details
Description:
New York: Scribners. New York, Scribners, 1947. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A near fine copy. A little edge wear to the jacket corners, price-clipped with publisher's price stamp (showing $2.50). A very nice copy. Illustrations by Thomas W. Voter [11055, Hyraxia Books]. . Near Fine. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 1947. Item Price
A$1,945.90
Rocket Ship Galileo
by Heinlein, Robert A.
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 2004
- Binding
- Mass Market Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780441012374
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, USA
- Item Price
-
A$36.08
Show Details
Description:
Ace Books, 2004. Mass Market Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Good clean unmarked copy. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
A$36.08
Rocket Ship Galileo
by Robert A. Heinlein
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Published
- 2004
- Binding
- Mass Market Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780441012374
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, USA
- Item Price
-
A$32.38
Show Details
Description:
Penguin Publishing Group, 2004. Mass Market Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
A$32.38
Rocket Ship Galileo
by Heinlein, Robert A. (Anson)
- Condition
- Used - Very Good to Fine
- Edition
- 7th Edition By This Publisher.
- Published
- 1985
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780345327437
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Steinbach, Manitoba, CAN
- Item Price
-
A$29.81
Show Details
Description:
Canada: Ballantine Books -- Del Rey., 1985. Book. Illus. by Darrell Sweet Painted Cover Art!. Very Good to Fine. Soft cover. 7th Edition By This Publisher.. 187 pages. >> "When four amateur astronauts finally reached the Moon - they found the most unexpected welcoming committee." Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall.. Item Price
A$29.81
Rocket Ship Galileo
by Robert A. Heinlein (Author), Thomas Voter (Illustrator)
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Burlington, Vermont, USA
- Item Price
-
A$705.96
Show Details
Description:
Charles Scribner's Sons. hardcover. Very Good. 8x5x0. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good / Very Good Minus Mylar-protected dust jacket. Free of any markings and no writings inside. Clear Text. Minor shelf-wear. Foxing on edges. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire. Item Price
A$705.96
Rocket Ship Galileo
by Robert A. Heinlein
- Condition
- Used - Good - Cash
- Published
- July 1977
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780345260680
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Bountiful, Utah, USA
- Item Price
-
A$28.24
Show Details
Description:
Del Rey, July 1977. Paperback. Good - Cash. General use wear, surface and edges rubbed. Corners bumped and show wear. Pages show reader wear. Unmarked pages. The spine is creased. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book. Item Price
A$28.24
