Vintage 1969 Space Race & Astronomy Essays―Americana Annual Book & Ephemera Lot For Sale

Authentic vintage 1969 paper ephemera lot featuring a curated collection of five significant academic essays and data tables documenting the Space Race and nuclear science era. Published in January 1969 immediately following the monumental aerospace milestones of 1968, these are original, physical print sections extracted directly from a vintage reference volume.They offer a pristine, primary-source look at mid-century scientific progress. Perfect for framing, library archives, collage art, or historical research!📦 Lot Contents & Page Details:

• \"Astronomy\" (Pages 103, 105–106) — By Jesse L. Greenstein (Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, N.J.)
• \"The Pulsars: Cosmic Riddle\" (Page 104) — By Jesse L. Greenstein (Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, N.J.)
• \"Atomic Energy\" (Pages 107–110) — By Robert E. Chrien (Brookhaven National Laboratory)
• \"Successful Nonmilitary Earth Satellites & Space Probes, 1968\" (Page 619) — A comprehensive data table tracking 1968 launches.
• \"A Look Beyond The Lunar Landing\" (Pages 620–622) — Co-authored by legendary aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun (George C. Marshall Space Flight Center) and Frederick I. Ordway, III (University of Alabama Research Institute).

📖 Source Book Metadata:

• Source: The Americana Annual 1969: An Encyclopedia of the Events of 1968 (Yearbook of the Encyclopedia Americana)
• Publisher: Americana Corporation / Grolier Inc. (January 1969)
• Identifiers: SBN: 7172-0200-3 (ISBN-10: 0717202003) / LCCN: 23-10041

🔍 Condition & Specs:

• Age: 57 years old.
• Paper: Printed on high-grade, heavyweight reference paper.
• Condition: Very good vintage condition. Pages are crisp with minimal, natural age-toning at the margins. No modern highlighting, ink marks, or major tears. (Please see high-resolution photos for exact page edges and condition details).

📦 Shipping & Handling:

• Ships flat and secure in a rigid mailer with protective backing to prevent bending or moisture damage during transit.
• Combined shipping is available if you purchase multiple lots from this volume!