NASA PHOTOGRAPHS, APPROXIMATELY 240 WIRE PHOTOS

circa 240 press (wire) photographs (average 255 x 205mm., or the reverse), each with printed caption on the reverse and press release date, some wear, creasing and occasional tears, some minor stains, many tightly curled

Peter Fairley (1930-1998), science journalist, ink stamp on the reverse of each photograph. Fairley was Science Editor for Independent Television News (ITN) and TV Times magazine in the late 1960s and early 1970s. His name became synonymous with ITN's extensive live coverage of the Apollo moon landing missions.

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A LARGE COLLECTION OF NASA PHOTOGRAPHS, MOSTLY RELATING TO THE APOLLO 13 AND 14 MISSIONS.