$800
Michael Collins (American, b. 1930) Rendezvous with the Agena 10 over the Earth, Gemini 10, July 1966. NASA MSC caption on the verso. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (18.3 x 24.0 cm), unmatted. Condition: Subtle cracks to u.l corner of sheet. N.B. Not only did Michael Collins and John Young successfully meet their Agena 10 target docking vehicle, but they also managed to meet with the dormant, drifting Agena from the aborted Gemini 8 flight, thus executing the program's first double rendezvous. After rendezvous with the Gemini 8 Agena, Collins walked through space to the vehicle at the end of a 15.24 meter tether, the first person to meet another spacecraft in orbit. The NASA negative number is S-66-46123. 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
