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ROCKETS TO NOWHERE.

St. John, Philip (pseudonym of Lester Del Rey).

Philadelphia, Toronto: The John C. Winston Company, [1954]. Octavo, cover illustration by Alex Schomburg, cloth. First edition. A worldwide underground organization of scientists and politicians secretly builds a base on the Moon to prevent war on Earth and explore space. Part of the popular Winston juvenile series published between 1952-1961, which introduced many young readers to science fiction. Some rubbing to board edges, a nearly fine copy in a very good price clipped first printing dust jacket (twenty four titles listed on the rear panel) with some light edge rubbing and two small chips to upper front panel. (15723). Item #15723

Price: $250.00