$369
Thomas Stafford (American, b. 1930) or Eugene Cernan (American, 1934-2017) Six lunar farside landscape views seen during the Lunar Module's approach descent to the future Apollo 11 landing site, Apollo 10, May 1969. Numbered 'NASA AS10-29-4182,' 'NASA AS10-29-4201,' 'NASA AS10-29-4203,' 'NASA AS10-29-4211,' 'NASA AS10-29-4215,' and 'NASA AS10-29-4244,' (NASA MSC), respectively, in black on the recto u.r. margin. Vintage gelatin silver prints, image sizes to 7 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. (18.9 x 18.5 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. The primary mission of the crew was to fly the LM within 50,000 feet of the Moon's surface in order to inspect landing site 2 on the Sea of Tranquility, tentatively selected as the landing spot for Apollo 11. The crew also took photographs of landmarks on the way to the landing site and sent back descriptions of a surface they described as 'pretty smooth, like wet clay' (Thomas, p. 176). Estimate $600-800 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
