$4,305
James A. McDivitt (American, b. 1929) First U.S. spacewalk, Ed White's EVA over New Mexico, Gemini 4, June 1965. RCA stamp (NASA KSC) on the verso. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 7/8 x 7 5/8 in. (19.8 x 19.2 cm), unmatted. Condition: Minor wear at upper corners of sheet. N.B. "I was taking some big steps," said White. From the moment he stepped outside to his reclosing of the hatch, White's seven-league boots covered some 6,000 miles (National Geographic, September 1965, p. 443). The NASA negative number is S-65-30433. Literature: Schick and Van Haaften, p. 34; Hope, p. 45; Reynolds, p. 48. Estimate $800-1,200 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
