$185
Charles Duke (American, b. 1935) South Ray Crater illuminated by the lunar Sun, EVA 1, Apollo 16, April 1972. Numbered 'NASA AS16-112-18234' (NASA MSC) in black on the recto u.l. margin. Vintage gelatin silver print, image size 7 1/4 x 7 in. (18.3 x 17.5 cm), unmatted. Condition: Minor handling crimps u.l. and across center. N.B. South Ray Crater is approximately 700 meters in diameter and approximately 120 meters deep, with a bright system of rays of ejecta. The astronauts observed that the rim of South Ray was very bouldery, and reported that it would have been difficult to drive there on their rover (NASA SP-315, p. 5.3). Duke took the photograph with a 500mm telephoto lens from Spook Crater on the way back to the LM. Estimate $300-500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-02
