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William Anders (American, b. 1933) Earthrise seen through the spacecraft's window, 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. A very rare photograph of Earthrise captured during the fifth revolution of the spacecraft around the Moon. 'For the astronauts, the most electrifying sight was the Earth rising behind the Moon's bleached and lifeless horizon; indeed, all three felt that they had come all the way to another world to discover the one they had left behind' (Chaikin, Space, p. 52). The NASA negative number is AS8-14-2385. 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.


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