$2,337
Harrison Schmitt (American, b. 1935) Astronaut Eugene Cernan, explorer of another world, EVA 3, Apollo 17, December 1972. Large-format vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image/sheet size 11 x 13 1/2 in. (27.7 x 34.1 cm), unmatted. Condition: Minor wear at corners. N.B. "I believe history will record that America's challenge of today has forged man's destiny of tomorrow. And as we leave the Moon at Taurus-Littrow, we leave as we came," said Cernan at the end of the last lunar surface EVA, "and, God willing, we shall return with peace and hope for mankind" (Apollo 17 air-to-ground transmission). The NASA negative number is AS17-140-21388. Estimate $3,000-5,000 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
