Exploring Space, 1964, Series 601 (matt)

Exploring Space was first published in 1964 and was the 9th title in the long-running Achievements series, 601.  It was illustrated by the brilliant visual-storyteller Robert Ayton and was written by Roy Worvill.  This book was first published with a dustwrapper.  Because this book was published just before the first moon landing, it was revised shortly afterwards to amend in the light of new understanding, new facts and  new confidence.  This is the original pre-moon landing version.

This copy:

This  copy is the original (pre-moon landing) version, although it has matt boards.  Only light wear to the boards and the pages are in very nice, clean condition.  It dates to the 1960s and has the original price of 2/6 printed inside.