11-02-201711-02-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 2, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Unidentified Photographer

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$308$250
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 3048MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 02, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Unidentified Photographer
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin practicing lunar surface activities, Apollo 11, June 1969. CBS Television News caption on the verso. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 6 5/8 x 8 1/2 in. (16.8 x 21.4 cm),unmatted.
Condition: Good.

N.B. 'It was the simulation instructors' job to make very difficult situations, and they were very successful in doing that,' noted Armstrong. 'But the result of that was that the flights were always easy because they were so much more peaceful than the simulations that you considered it a welcome change' (Chaikin, Voices, p. 10).
Estimate $300-500


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Kodak