We Came in Peace: The Story of Man in Space

San Rafael, California: Classic Press Inc., 1969. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good+/No Jacket. Vintage '60's children's book, a glowing tribute to the American space program designed for young readers, in 77 pages, lavishly illustrated with real color photographs & artist drawings throughout. This is a FIRST EDITION, First printing, from Sept 1969, issued to commemorate the very first moon landing that previous July (do you remember where you were?). Hardcover 4to has off-white paper-covered boards decorated with a picture of an astronaut on the lunar surface on front cover. Condition is VG+: completely clean & bright inside save for former owner's name in large pen inside front cover. Pages creamy white, colors bright, binding strong & straight. The white areas of both covers show heavy yellowing & discoloration, with rubbing to extremities & light corner bumping, heavier to heel of spine. No DJ, as issued. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.