Lipsky, Yuri N., Barabashov, N.P. U. Mikhailov, A.A. Atlas obratnoy storony luny (Atlas von der Rückseite des Mondes). Mit 30 photographischen Abbildungen. Moskau, Nauka, 1960. 149 S., Tafeln. 4°. Bli…

Astronomy Lipsky, Yuri N., Barabashov, N.P. and Mikhailov, A.A. Atlas obratnoy storony luny (Atlas of the far side of the moon). With 30 photographic illustrations. Moscow, Nauka, 1960. 149 p., plates. 4°. Blind embossed. OLwd. with cover title. Rare atlas with photographic material from the "dark side of the Moon", taken by the "Luna-3" space station in 1959. - "Based on photos returned by Luna 3, this is the first book to show and attempt to describe a portion of the hemisphere of the Moon not visible from Earth. Although the quality of the observations was poor, this book, first published in Russian in 1960, was highly influential and appeared in several versions and translations because, for nearly six years the Luna 3 photos were the only ones showing any part of the Moon's farside" (Moon-Wiki). First edition, rare. With 1 loosely inserted folding map, 30 photographic illustrations of the moon on folding plates. Original publisher's blindstamped cloth. * This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% buyer's premium and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books only) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books only) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.