$492
Thomas Stafford (American, b. 1930), Eugene Cernan (American, 1934-2017), or John Young (American, b. 1930) The Earth seen in crescent during the homeward journey, Apollo 10, May 1969. Numbered 'NASA G-69-6588' (NASA Goddard) in black on the recto l.l. margin. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based GAF paper, image size 7 5/8 x 9 1/2 in. (19.2 x 24.0 cm), unmatted. Condition: Minor handling crimp l.l. N.B. 'The Apollo 10 crew flew farther from home (Houston, Texas, 254,110 miles) than any other human beings, though Apollo 13 owns the record distance from the Earth's surface' (Lawrence Korb, Memories of the Apollo and Space Shuttle Programs, chapter 12). The NASA negative number is AS10-27-3976. Estimate $500-700 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
