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GEOLOGY OF APOLLO 16 LANDING AREA, WITH LARGE COLOR MAP OF THE IMBRIUM BASIN OF THE MOON - SIGNED BY APOLLO 16 MOONWALKER CHARLIE DUKE
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Description
- ULRICH, HODGES AND MUEHLBERGER. Geology of the Apollo 16 Area-Central Lunar Highlands. United States Geological Survey Professional Paper 1048. Washington: United States Government Printing Office, 1981
- paper, ink, cloth
11½ by 9 inches. 539 pp. Printed paper wrappers, housed in the original portfolio case together with 12 large plates, including 9 with panoramic photographs, 1 black & white map, and two color maps.
WITH: Extra copy of plate 12, [EGGLETON, R.E.] "Map of the Impact Geology of the Imbrium Basin of the Moon", a color 1: 5,000,000 scale geologic map, 36¼ by 33½ inches. Folded as issued. Some faint wrinkles, else fine.
MAP SIGNED BY APOLLO 16 LUNAR MODULE PILOT AND MOONWALKER OVER HIS LANDING SITE "CHARLIE DUKE APOLLO 16"
WITH: Extra copy of plate 12, [EGGLETON, R.E.] "Map of the Impact Geology of the Imbrium Basin of the Moon", a color 1: 5,000,000 scale geologic map, 36¼ by 33½ inches. Folded as issued. Some faint wrinkles, else fine.
MAP SIGNED BY APOLLO 16 LUNAR MODULE PILOT AND MOONWALKER OVER HIS LANDING SITE "CHARLIE DUKE APOLLO 16"
Literature
See Spudis, The Geology of Multi-Ring Impact Basins: The Moon and Other Planets.
Condition
Paper wrappers lightly sunned, one corner slightly bumped. Two microfiches (entitled 'Table 3 Chapter 3' and 'Table 2+3 Chapter L2') enclosed in pocket in back of survey. Accompanied by original shrink wrap.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A monumental undertaking, this report contains the final results compiled by the Apollo Field Geology Investigations Team for the Apollo 16 mission. The large color map shows in extraordinary detail the impact geology of the Imbrium Basin region of the moon, with the Apollo 16 landing site visible in the hilly region around Descartes crater.