28th Jul, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Braun (Wernher von, 1912-1977). Space. Patrick Moore. With Illustrations by David A. Hardy, 3rd edition, London: Lutterworth, Press, 1970. 4to, original boards, inscribed 'To Paul Mondelli, with warmest regards, Wernher von Braun' on the half-title (qty: 1) The recipient was Frank Mondelli, maitre d' at the Savoy Hotel. This book was inscribed for his son by the great pioneer of space exploration during a dinner given there in his honour by the Institution of Electronic and Radio Engineers on 21 March 1974; a copy of the original menu is included with the lot.
Sold for £220
Estimated at £100 - £150
Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 28th Jul, 2021
Books, Maps & Manuscripts
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