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For sale, an 8x10 original 1972 NASA photograph of theApollo 17 prime crew, boldly signed pre-flight by the all three members! This is a much rarer photo print, NOT a lithograph, signed sometime between September 22, 1972 and December 7, 1972. In blue fountain pen is Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, who has written his full namewith middle initial, Gene Cernan in his vintage style, and Ronald “Ron” Evans(deceased). Inscribed with a black pen by Ron Evans, “To/Wayne Anderson/Manythanks for your/fine wishes- We think/its (sic) going to be a/greatflight-/R.E.E.”.
This item has been determined entirely authentic by Steve Zarelli of Zarelli SpaceAuthentication. This item is not an auto-pen, pre-print, or forgery. Guaranteed to pass third party authentication.
The photo came from the estate of Wayne Anderson (July 27,1932-May 28, 2016), a member of the U.S. Navy during the Korean and Vietnamwars who was involved in multiple NASA programs including involvement in thesuccess of the Apollo 12 lunar landing. In 1969, Anderson created the \"Moon Show\", a multi-media exhibit combining film, historic images, and one of the first public exhibits of moon dust collected by the Apollo 11 astronauts.
The photograph is in great overall condition with no majordamage or abuse. There is some fading from age, very uniform with theexception of a horizontal band at the bottom and a narrower vertical band half way up the right side. There are some minor tape marksand remnants from original framing on the reverse, which could be carefullyremoved. There are also some very small, unobtrusive cracks near Jack Schmitt’shead. Photo corners are sharp and signatures are undamaged and extremely bold. The pictured frame is not included in this sale. International shipping and USPS insurance available on request for additional fee.
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