$369
Eugene Cernan (American, 1934-2017) The Lunar Module Challenger and the American flag seen from the Lunar Rover during the return to the landing site, EVA 3, Apollo 17, December 1972. Numbered 'NASA AS17-134-20460' (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 1/8 in. (18.0 x 18.0 cm), unmatted. Condition: Slight yellowing to sheet edges. N.B. The third excursion of Apollo 17 marked the last human footsteps on another world in the twentieth century. During the record 22 hours spent outside on the lunar surface, Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt drove the Lunar Rover 22.5 miles around the Taurus-Littrow area of the Sea of Serenity. 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
