$984
Alan Shepard (American, 1923-1998) Edgar Mitchell loses his way on the Moon, Station B1, EVA 2, Apollo 14, February 1971. Numbered 'NASA AS14-64-9089' (NASA MSC) in black on the recto u.l. margin. Vintage gelatin silver print, image size 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (18.3 x 18.3 cm), unmatted. Condition: Subtle handling crimp u.r. N.B. Mitchell moves across the lunar surface as he looks over a traverse map at Station B1, trying to puzzle out where they are. Anonymous undulating terrain with smooth hills over ten feet high hid the landmark craters and made it very difficult for the Apollo 14 astronauts to find their way to Cone Crater. Lunar dust can be seen clinging to the boots and legs of Mitchell's spacesuit. This photograph, symbolic of the traverse as a whole, is one of the better known pictures taken during the Apollo program. Literature: Jacobs, p. 94; Chaikin, Space, p. 117; Reynolds, p. 157. Estimate $500-700 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
