$984
Harrison Schmitt (American, b. 1935) Eugene Cernan, the Lunar Rover, and the Earth, Apollo 17, December 1972. Numbered 'NASA AS17-134-20473' (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 1/8 x 7 in. (18.0 x 17.5 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. The Earth is above the high-gain antenna of the Lunar Rover. 'On most of the other flights the Earth was straight up; on Apollo 17, we landed at an easterly landing site that put the Earth lower in the sky,' noted Cernan (Schick and Van Haaften, p. 65). One of the rare Apollo frames showing the reunion of man standing on another celestial body with his home planet in the background. Estimate $600-800 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
