Edgar Mitchell (American, 1930-2016)

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Edgar Mitchell (American, 1930-2016)
The first steps of Alan Shepard on the lunar surface, as seen from the Lunar Module Antares, EVA 1, Apollo 14, February 1971. NASA MSC caption numbered 'AS14-66-9230' on the verso. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 x 7 1/4 in. (17.5 x 18.3 cm),unmatted.
Condition: Good.

N.B. Shepard's first words after stepping onto the lunar surface were, "And it's been a long way, but we're here." Ed Mitchell took this photograph through the window of the LM. Shepard lowers his gold-plated outer visor against the glare of the lunar sun, looking up toward Cone Crater.

Literature: Chaikin, Space, p. 114; Chaikin, Voices, p. 56.
Estimate $500-700


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