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The First Book of the Moon
by Carroll V. Glines
Franklin Watts, Inc.
Copyright 1967
First Printing
Printed in the United States
Vintage 1967 children\'s astronomy and space-exploration book published during the Apollo era, two years before the first crewed Moon landing.
Copyright page shows the complete 1 2 3 4 5 number line, indicating a first printing.
The book introduces young readers to the Moon and discusses lunar exploration, including the space program and the Gemini and Apollo missions then underway.
Illustrated hardcover binding with a striking vintage depiction of the lunar surface and spacecraft.
Pre-owned vintage condition. Cover shows light age, shelf and handling wear, with some discoloration/soiling and an old library classification marking on the spine. Interior appears clean and binding remains intact.
Please review photos carefully for exact condition and markings.
An appealing pre-Apollo 11 space-age children\'s science book documenting how the Moon and lunar exploration were presented to young readers in 1967.
