$1,046
James A. McDivitt (American, b. 1929) Ed White in the pilot's seat of the capsule, the first in-flight portrait of an astronaut, Gemini 4, June 1965. Numbered 'NASA S-65-30549' (NASA MSC) in red on the recto u.l. margin. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 3/8 x 9 5/8 in. (18.5 x 24.3 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. "I was the happiest man in the world that day," said McDivitt, "except possibly for Ed." White admitted, "I felt so good I didn't know whether to hop, skip, jump, or walk on my hands" (National Geographic, September 1965, p. 447). 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
