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[Apollo 8] THE SPACECRAFT SAFELY BACK ON EARTH AFTER HUMANITY'S HISTORIC FIRST JOURNEY TO ANOTHER WORLD NASA, December 21-27, 1968 Printed 1968. Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper [NASA S-68-56227]. Numbered 'NASA S-68-56227' in red in the top margin, with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the reverse (issued by NASA Manned Spacecraft Centre, Houston, Texas). 20.3 x 25.4 cm. (8 x 10 in.) Historical context This powerful photograph captures the Apollo 8 Command Module floating in the Pacific Ocean after successfully returning from humanity's first voyage to the Moon and back. The spacecraft, charred from the intense heat of re-entry, is stabilized by its flotation collar while awaiting retrieval by the USS Yorktown recovery team on December 27, 1968. After a 147-hour mission, astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders splashed down 1,000 miles southwest of Hawaii, bringing an extraordinary journey to a triumphant close. This moment represents the dawn of a new era in space exploration, proving that humans could travel beyond Earth, navigate deep space, and return safely—a crucial step toward landing on the Moon. As the spacecraft bobbed in the ocean, it carried with it some of the most iconic images in history, including the legendary 'Earthrise' photograph, which profoundly shifted humanity's perspective of our fragile home in the vastness of space. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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[Apollo 8] THE SPACECRAFT SAFELY BACK ON EARTH AFTER HUMANITY'S HISTORIC FIRST JOURNEY TO ANOTHER WORLD NASA, December 21-27, 1968 Printed 1968. Vintage chromogenic print on fibre-based Kodak paper [NASA S-68-56227]. Numbered 'NASA S-68-56227' in red in the top margin, with 'A Kodak Paper' watermark on the reverse (issued by NASA Manned Spacecraft Centre, Houston, Texas). 20.3 x 25.4 cm. (8 x 10 in.) Historical context This powerful photograph captures the Apollo 8 Command Module floating in the Pacific Ocean after successfully returning from humanity's first voyage to the Moon and back. The spacecraft, charred from the intense heat of re-entry, is stabilized by its flotation collar while awaiting retrieval by the USS Yorktown recovery team on December 27, 1968. After a 147-hour mission, astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders splashed down 1,000 miles southwest of Hawaii, bringing an extraordinary journey to a triumphant close. This moment represents the dawn of a new era in space exploration, proving that humans could travel beyond Earth, navigate deep space, and return safely—a crucial step toward landing on the Moon. As the spacecraft bobbed in the ocean, it carried with it some of the most iconic images in history, including the legendary 'Earthrise' photograph, which profoundly shifted humanity's perspective of our fragile home in the vastness of space. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.
If you have any questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.
For all Sales categories excluding Wine, Coins & Medals and Motor Cars and Motorcycles:
Buyer's Premium Rates
28% on the first €40,000 of the Hammer Price
27% from €40,001 to €800,000 the Hammer Price
21% from €800,001 to €4,500,000 the Hammer Price
14.5% on the excess over €4,500,000 of the Hammer Price
A 3rd party bidding platform fee of 4% of the Hammer Price for Buyers using the following bidding platforms will be added to the invoices of successful Buyers for auctions starting on or after 6th July 2024 – Invaluable; Live Auctioneers; The Saleroom; Lot-tissimo.
TVA at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges.
For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.
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Stichworte: Chromogenic Print, Fotografie