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LUNAR GLOBE SIGNED BY THE FIRST SPACEWALKER COSMONAUT ALEXEI LEONOV, AND 8 ASTRONAUTS, INCLUDING ONE MOONWALKER FROM EACH MISSION
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Replogle Lunar Globe, USA, ca. 1969
- paper, ink, wood
A 12 inch diameter lunar globe, 180 mi. per inch scale on round clear acrylic stand. Two sets of 12 thick printed glossy paper gores over pasteboard, each pole with metal pin. Apollo 11 landing site printed in Sea of Tranquility, with no other landing sites indicated.
SIGNED: "LEONOV" NEAR THE MARE MOSCOVENSE, "BUZZ ALDRIN APOLLO XI" OVER THE SEA OF TRANQUILITY, "ALAN BEAN APOLLO 12" AND "RICHARD GORDON APOLLO XII" NEAR THE OCEAN OF STORMS, "EDGAR MITCHELL APOLLO 14" AT FRA MAURO, "DAVE SCOTT APOLLO 15" AND "AL WORDEN APOLLO 15" AT THE HADLEY/APPENINES, "CHARLIE DUKE APOLLO 16" AT THE DESCARTES HIGHLANDS, AND "GENE CERNAN APOLLO XVII" AT TAURUS LITTROW.
SIGNED: "LEONOV" NEAR THE MARE MOSCOVENSE, "BUZZ ALDRIN APOLLO XI" OVER THE SEA OF TRANQUILITY, "ALAN BEAN APOLLO 12" AND "RICHARD GORDON APOLLO XII" NEAR THE OCEAN OF STORMS, "EDGAR MITCHELL APOLLO 14" AT FRA MAURO, "DAVE SCOTT APOLLO 15" AND "AL WORDEN APOLLO 15" AT THE HADLEY/APPENINES, "CHARLIE DUKE APOLLO 16" AT THE DESCARTES HIGHLANDS, AND "GENE CERNAN APOLLO XVII" AT TAURUS LITTROW.
Condition
Slight discoloration along adhesive strip on Equatorial Band.
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.