$308
James Lovell (American, b. 1928), Jack Swigert (American, 1931-1982), or Fred Haise (American, b. 1933) The Moon seen in crescent during approach, Apollo 13, April 1970. Numbered 'NASA AS13-62-8895' (NASA MSC) in red on the recto u.l. margin. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. (18.3 x 18.0 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. A fantastic view of the crescent Moon, less than 40,000 miles away, as the crew had to undertake a free-return trajectory and make a "slingshot" around the celestial body to get back to Earth. 'Looking at the mission rules, and I knew it already without looking,' remembered Fred Haise, 'we couldn't even go into lunar orbit. So the mission was gone, right there' (Chaikin, Voices, p. 135). Estimate $400-600 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
