$369
Charles Duke (American, b. 1935) John Young collecting lunar samples with the rover parked in the background, Station 11, EVA 3, Apollo 16, April 1972. Numbered 'NASA AS16-106-17340' (NASA MSC) in black on the recto u.l. margin. Vintage gelatin silver print, image size 7 1/8 x 7 in. (18.0 x 17.5 cm), unmatted. Condition: Subtle silvering. N.B. Station 11 was located 4.4 kilometers north of the lunar module, on the southeast rim of North Ray Crater. 'The Lunar Rover is parked over the rise in the field of boulders in the background. Young rakes with his right hand and holds the sample bag in his left hand. Because of mobility permitted by the suit, raking is a one-arm operation' (NASA SP-315, p. 4-17). 'John's balance was outstanding,' remembered Duke. 'He could jump up and do a split, go down and come back up' (ALSJ: https://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a16/a16.html). 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
