$523
William Anders (American, b. 1933), Frank Borman (American, b. 1928), or James Lovell (American, b. 1928) The Moon photographed after trans-Earth injection, Apollo 8, December 1968. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 5/8 x 9 1/2 in. (19.2 x 24.0 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. On December 25, 1968, on the far side of the Moon, Apollo 8's SPS engine was ignited for trans-Earth insertion (TEI) to accelerate out of lunar orbit. An engine failure would have stranded the men in lunar orbit with no hope of rescue. "Please be informed, there is a Santa Claus," radioed Lovell when the spacecraft regained contact with Earth. The NASA negative number is AS8-14-2474. 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
