Harrison Schmitt (American, b. 1935)

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Harrison Schmitt (American, b. 1935)
The American flag standing on the Moon after the last lunar excursion in history, EVA 3, Apollo 17, December 1972. Numbered 'NASA AS17-145-22221' (NASA MSC) in red on the recto u.l. margin. Vintage chromogenic print on fiber-based Kodak paper with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the verso, image size 7 1/8 x 7 1/8 in. (18.0 x 18.0 cm),unmatted.
Condition: Hole punches in the upper margin with the center hole overlapping the image, wear and minor loss to l.r. corner.

N.B. This photograph was taken from Schmitt's window over the LM thrusters toward the American flag, with the North Massif in the background. 'As we complete our third and final day on the surface of the Moon, Challenger's miniature picture window looks out on a valley transformed, though less than its explorers. An array of thrusters frames the United States flag a dozen yards beyond, the sixth that men have planted on the Moon. This valley of history has seen man complete his first steps into the universe. From this larger home we move to the great future,' reflected Harrison Schmitt (National Geographic, September 1973, p. 305).
Estimate $400-600


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