$861
Unidentified Photographer Charles Conrad and Gordon Cooper await the closing of the spacecraft's hatches before launch, Gemini 5, August 1965. Stamped "D4C 71489" on the verso u.r., 1967 McDonnell Douglas stamp on the verso u.l. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 8 1/8 x 10 1/2 in. (20.5 x 26.5 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. Each man lies in an ejection seat designed to be used in case of an emergency during the ascent to orbit, a situation every astronaut hoped to avoid (Chaikin, Space, p. 67). Estimate $300-500 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
