$185
Still from a TV Transmission William Anders, weightless, tries out his toothbrush, Apollo 8, December 1968. NASA KSC caption on the verso. Vintage gelatin silver print, image size 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (18.9 x 24.0 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. The Apollo 8 crew was 120,653 miles from Earth traveling at a speed of 3,207 mph at the time the TV picture was transmitted from space (NASA caption). William Anders described one of the challenges of taking pictures: "Zero G is a blessing and a curse. I mean, for keeping track of your film, it's a curse, because the goddamn stuff, you put it down, which is stupid to do. I always used to put it on the edge of the simulator, and it just stayed there, you know? And without thinking, I didn't stick it to the Velcro. Put it down here, where is it? I'd always to go hunting for it, and that always puts you a few minutes behind' (Chaikin, Voices, p. 30). 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
