$1,169
Frank Borman (American, b. 1928) The Earth emerging from behind the rim of the Moon, Apollo 8, December 1968. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 5/8 x 9 1/2 in. (19.2 x 24.0 cm), unmatted. Condition: Good. N.B. 'In the beginning God created the Heaven and the Earth. And the Earth was without form and void. And Darkness was upon the face of the deep… And God saw that it was good… And from the crew of Apollo 8, we close with good night, good luck, and a Merry Christmas. And God bless all of you, all of you on the good Earth' (telecast from orbit). The NASA negative number is AS8-14-2390. Literature: Thomas, pp. 156-57. Estimate $700-900 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
