Rocket Ship Galileo

Nice condition, early copy of Robert Heinlein's first book - "ROCKET SHIP GALILEO" with its original dust jacket. 1947 1st edition, presumed 2nd state (with "1947," the Scribner's seal, and no code on the copyright page, but lacking the "A" 1st printing designation); Charles Scribner's Sons; New York. The dust jacket is un-clipped with the original $2.50 price intact on the front flap. The book contains illustration by Thomas W. Voter; illustrated end papers. From the dust jacket: "A thrilling story of three boys who accompany a scientist on the first piloted rocket ship flight to the moon. The time is several years from now. The action is based on scientific fact, and much of it may come true before long. The illustrations have been carefully worked out under the author's supervision, and are as accurate as it is possible for 'projected' illustrations to be. Mr. Heinlein is in the top rank of science-fiction writers, and his unusual stories for adults have attracted much attention. This, his first book for boys, is even more fascinating than the stories of Jules Verne." Condition: Clean covers and spine; sharp corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice interior - the text pages are clean and white and nearly appear unread with no notable issues found. There is an inscription written in pen dated 1957 at the top half of the front end paper. There is an old retail store label ("The Children's Shop" in Santa Barbara) affixed to the bottom-left corner of the rear pastedown. Overall the book is in Near Fine condition. The dust jacket is un-clipped with the original $2.50 price intact on the front flap; there is a tear at the top-left quadrant of the front cover that has been repaired on the back-side with clear tape; there are small pieces missing at the top edge of the back cover and at the top of the spine; small tears at the flap corners...overall the dust jacket is in Good- condition. (The jacket comes with a clear, protective sleeve - not shown.)