$523
David Scott (American, b. 1932), Russell Schweickart (American, b. 1935), or James McDivitt (American, b. 1929) The Lunar Module Spider awaiting extraction from the Saturn V third stage, Apollo 9, March 1969. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 9 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. (24.0 x 19.2 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. After liftoff on March 3, 1969, the crew performed for the first time the tricky maneuver of withdrawing the LM from the adapter on the Saturn booster's third stage where it had been sheltered during launch (Mason, p. 152). The NASA negative number is AS9-19-2919. Literature: Reynolds, pp. 124-25. 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
