$677
Unidentified Photographer The crew poses for a photograph before the historic mission, Apollo 11, May 1969. Numbered 'NASA S-69-31740' in red on the recto u.l. margin (NASA MSC). Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (18.3 x 24.0 cm), unmatted. Condition: Possible color shifting. N.B. Left to right: Neil A. Armstrong, Commander; Michael Collins, Command Module pilot; and Edwin E. 'Buzz' Aldrin, Jr., Lunar Module pilot. The mission of Apollo 11's crew was the dramatic end to a massive effort. Though trained to be self-reliant, they had the support of a huge team. Altogether it took the work of some 350,000 people to launch their mission. Literature: Thomas, p. 180. Estimate $300-500 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
