$400
Thomas Stafford (American, b. 1930), Eugene Cernan (American, 1934-2017), or John Young (American, b. 1930) Four views of never seen before orbital landscapes of the lunar farside, Apollo 10, May 1969. Numbered 'NASA AS10-30-4457,' 'NASA AS10-30-4461,' 'NASA AS10-30-4465,' and 'NASA AS10-30-4469' (NASA MSC), respectively, in black on the recto u.r. Vintage gelatin silver prints, image sizes to 7 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. (18.3 x 18.9 cm), unmatted. Condition: Minor wear at several corners of the sheets. N.B. The crew of Apollo 10 photographed the lunar landscape over the huge far side crater Mendeleev from Crater Schuster to Crater Green in an oblique sequence looking North. At the time of the mission, Mendeleev was still named Crater IX and had never been observed by man. 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
