Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Lot #7530
Lunar Orbiter 2: Full Moon 'Areas of Interest' Map Photograph

This lot has closed

Sold For $275

*Includes Buyers Premium

Estimate: $1000+
Sell a Similar Item?
Refer Collections and Get Paid
Share:  

Description

Fantastic original vintage semi-glossy 12.5 x 12.75 silver gelatin photograph of the full lunar disc taken from Earth, demarcated within the image to show landmark locations captured by the Lunar Orbiter 2 in 1966. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount. Includes explanatory text on a 9 x 10 mount, in part: "This photograph of the full moon, taken from the earth has been marked to show the location for ten accompanying photographs taken by Lunar Orbiter II…Areas of Interest: Crater Herschel, Crater Copernicus, Crater Copernicus - Detail, Crater Marius, Ocean of Storms, Triesnecker Fault, Region of Craters Arago and Manners, Region of Craters Arago and Manners - Detail, Spires, Rock-strewn crater." Both mounts are annotated "Elle, Kodak" on the reverse. In overall fine condition, with some edgewear to the mounts.

Auction Info