$2,337
James A. McDivitt (American, b. 1929) First U.S. spacewalk, Ed White's EVA over the Gulf of Mexico, Gemini 4, June 1965. Numbered "NASA S-65-30429" in red on the recto u.l. margin, 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 7 1/4 in. (18.3 x 18.3 cm), unmatted. Condition: Minor creases l.r. N.B. Note the reflection in Ed White's visor of the black sky of space and the capsule's window through which McDivitt took the photograph. 'It's fun,' White reported, 'I'm not coming in' (Gemini 4 air-to-ground transmission). Literature: Schick and Van Haaften, cover and p. 35; Chaikin, Space, p. 59; Light, plate 13. 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
