James Irwin (American, 1930-1991)

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James Irwin (American, 1930-1991)
The Lunar Module Falcon, the American flag, and human tracks at the foot of the Apennine mountain range, EVA 3, Apollo 15, August 1971. Vintage gelatin silver print, image size 7 5/8 x 9 1/2 in. (19.2 x 24.0 cm),unmatted.
Condition: Minor handling crimp u.c.

N.B. Irwin took the photograph from the lunar-science station. The Swann Range (an area of the Apennine mountains between Mount Hadley and Mount Hadley Delta) forms the background behind the LM. In the center of the image the American flag is illuminated by the sun. Wheel and foot tracks crisscross in the foreground (NASA SP-289, p. 3.20). The NASA negative number is AS15-82-11056.

Literature: Chaikin, Voices, p. 193.
Estimate $300-500


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