Soviets take the lead in the space race...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 12, 1961
- Yuri Gagarin - Vostok 1 - Soviet cosmonaut
- 1st human into outer space (1st report)
The front page banner healdine announces that the Soviets have taken the lead in the space race with: "SOVIET ORBITS MAN AND RECOVERS HIM; SPACE PIONEERS REPORTS: 'I FEEL WELL'; SENT MESSAGES WHILE CIRCLING EARTH" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. More inside with a few related photos. Nice to have in this famous NYC publication.
Complete 1st section only with all 42 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins and central fold, generally in good condition.
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