Signed book: The All-American Boys. First edition, first printing. NY: Macmillan Publishing, 1977. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 321 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black felt tip, "To Don, Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed living it, Walt Cunningham." In fine condition. A sought-after first printing that details the behind-the-scenes activities of the astronauts, while also offering a wonderful summary of the program with emphasis on training and the Apollo 204 fire that claimed the lives of Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee; Cunningham was part of the backup crew for that mission. A desirable first edition in uncommonly clean condition.
From the collection of noted space and rocketry book dealer Dr. Donald Boggs.
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