$923
William Anders (American, b. 1933) The Earth photographed from beyond Earth orbit for the first time in history, Apollo 8, December 1968. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 9 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. (24.0 x 19.2 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. 'The Earth is now passing through my window. It's about as big as the end of my thumb,' observed James Lovell in an air-to-ground transmission. 'Waters are all sort of a royal blue. Clouds of course are bright white.' The NASA negative number is AS8-16-2588. Literature: Schick and Van Haaften, p. 94; Newhall p. 123; Reynolds, p. 106. 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
