$1,169
Unidentified Photographer Two views of Edgar Mitchell and Alan Shepard during lunar surface training at the Kennedy Space Center, Apollo 14, November 1970. Numbered 'NASA S-70-46155' and 'NASA S-70-46187,' respectively, in red on the recto u.r. margin, NASA MSC captions on the verso. Vintage chromogenic prints on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image sizes to 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (24.0 x 16.3 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. The Hasselblad camera is mounted on Ed Mitchell's Extravehicular Mobility Unit (first image). Stripes on commander Alan Shepard's helmet and on his arms and legs help distinguish him from Mitchell, who has no stripes. The mission marked Shepard's return to spaceflight after a decade of being grounded due to an inner ear condition. 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
