LOT #71018 |
Sold on Jul 21, 2023 for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
Mercury-Redstone 3 (Freedom 7): Twelve Vintage Glossy Finish Photos of Alan Shepard Suiting Up, from the Personal ...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Sold on Jul 21, 2023 for:
$85.00
Bid Source: Internet bidder
Get one of these:
Explore Available Items
Description
Mercury-Redstone 3 (Freedom 7): Twelve Vintage Glossy Finish Photos of Alan Shepard Suiting Up, from the Personal Archives of NASA Legend Bill Taub. Ranging in size from 4" x 5.25" to 10.5" x 8", these B&W prints were taken in the early morning hours of May 5, 1961 as NASA prepared for their first manned space launch. Features candid images of Shepard hours before his historic launch. Five prints feature printed caption on verso. Some light corner bumps, overall very fine.NOTE: The photos from this archive were the inspiration for the recent book by J. L. Pickering and John Bisney, Photographing America's First Astronauts, Project Mercury Through the Lens of Bill Taub. A beautiful book from the Purdue University Press. Highly recommended. From the Collection of J. L. Pickering
Auction Info
2023 July 21 The Personal Archives of NASA Legend Bill Taub, from the Collection of JL Pickering Space Exploration Showcase Auction #33157 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 2023
21st
Friday
Internet/Mail Bids: 12
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 177
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $19), plus 20% of any amount between $300,000 and $3,000,000, plus 15% of any amount over $3,000,000 per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms