James Irwin (American, 1930-1991)

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James Irwin (American, 1930-1991)
Four views of David Scott's geologic investigations at Apennine Front's Station 6 and Spur Crater's Station 7, EVA 2, Apollo 15, August 1971. Numbered 'NASA AS15-85-11500,' 'NASA AS15-85-11525,' 'NASA AS15-90-12223,' and 'NASA AS15-90-12232' (NASA MSC),respectively, in black on the recto u.l. and u.r. margins. Vintage gelatin silver prints, image sizes to 7 1/4 x 7 in. (18.3 x 17.5 cm),unmatted.
Condition: Several with wear at corners.

N.B. Stations 6 and 7 were close to each other on the north-facing slope of Hadley Delta about 90 to 100 meters above the mare surface, nearly 3 kilometers east of St. George Crater and 5 kilometers southeast of the Lunar Module (http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lunar/missions/apollo/apollo_15/surface_opp/). At Spur Crater, the crew collected a sample that later proved to be more than four billions years old, older than any rocks ever found on Earth. It was dubbed the 'Genesis Rock.'
Estimate $600-800


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