Lot 8
  • 8

Lunar Orbiter V

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description

  • EARTH FROM SPACE, 17 AUGUST 1967
  • silver gelatin photographic print
Silver gelatin photograph, 19½ by 23½ inches. Lunar Orbiter image V-027M.

Literature

See Bowker & Hughes, Lunar Orbiter Photographic Atlas of the Moon.

Condition

Some creasing throughout print, especially along the top edge of print, and upper right corner. Abrasion to emulsion on lower right corner margin, not affecting the image. Date stamp "Aug 17 1967" in purple ink on verso.
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Catalogue Note

A striking photo of Earth taken from a distance, showing just how small our planet is when compared to the vast expanse of space.