Lot 285
Autographs, Lot of Two Books Autographed by the Authors. Included are "Men of Space" (volume 1) by Shirley Thomas (1960, First Edition, Second Printing, November 1966, 235pp., hard with dust jacket). This book, with a 1990 inscription: "To Deke, You are an outstanding man. I'm glad I knew you! Kind wishes, Shirley", includes profiles of the leaders in space and contains profiles of von Braun, Yeager, von Karman, van Allen, Tsiolkovsky, etc. ALSO, "Test Pilots, The Frontiersmen of Flight, an Illustrated History" by Richard P. Hallion (1981, First Edition, 347pp., hard with dust jacket). The title page is inscribed: "To Deke Slayton - one of the real history-makers - with respect and admiration, Richard P. Hallion, September 1982". Minor staining on the page edges. An interesting pair.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection.
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