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Apollo 17

The final lunar crew presents two portraits to the Ticonderoga’s skipper

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The final lunar crew presents two portraits to the Ticonderoga’s skipper

Two presentation photos: color 13.5 x 10.75 photo of the lift-off of Apollo 17, affixed to its original 19.5 x 16 mount, inscribed by Gene Cernan “To Norm Green—Captain (Skipper) USS Ticonderoga–CVA 14, ‘The Beginning’…Apollo XVII 7 Dec 1972, With appreciation from our part of the team to yours,” and signed in black ink by Gene Cernan, Ron Evans, and Harrison Schmitt; and a color 10.5 x 14 photo of the Apollo 17 splashdown, affixed to its original 15.5 x 19.5 mount, also inscribed on the mount by Cernan, “To Norm Green—’The End’…Apollo XVII 19 Dec 72, Note we’re included in the picture with the target point…! Our best wishes & many thanks to you and your men. Gene—Ron—Jack,” and signed in black ink by Cernan, Evans, and Schmitt. Both are framed to overall sizes of 20.75 x 16.5 and 16.5 x 20.75 respectively. In fine condition, with scattered foxing to both mounts, a bit heavier to splashdown photo. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #402 - Ended February 13, 2013





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