Titles starting with X from John Michael Lang Fine Books

Washington, D. C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, circa 1961. Paperback 10.25" x 7.75". 13pp. Glossy illustrated wrappers. Mild rubbing, else near fine condition. With many black & white photo illustrations. The North American X-15 rocket-powered aircraft / spaceplane was part of the X-series of experimental aircraft, initiated with the Bell X-1, that were made for the USAF, NASA, and the USN. The X-15 set speed and altitude records in the early 1960s, reaching the edge... more information

Tokyo: [Japanese Olympic Committee?], 1964. Hardcover 14.5" x 10". 209pp. White cloth with red and gold lettering and decoration. An official pictorial history of the 1964 Olympic Games. With Japanese language text. The color and black & white photo illustrations in this book show the pre-games activities, action shots of various sporting events, facilities, and more. ... more information