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Lot #2049
Gemini 12 Lot of (6) Vintage Original Contact Sheets

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Description

Scarce group lot of six vintage original NASA contact sheets, each glossy finished, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, containing a total of 90 different images from Gemini 12 preflight activities. The sheets are divided into two stapled packets of three photos, and feature several candid shots of astronauts like Alan Shepard and backup crew Gene Cernan and Gordon Cooper, in addition to those featuring crew members James Lovell and Buzz Aldrin as they prepare to embark on the program's final mission. Other images include: an armored rolling vehicle, McDonnell technicians assisting the astronauts into their capsule, and various NASA personnel at Mission Control. Reverse of three photos bear "A Kodak Paper" watermarks, and two photos annotated on reverse with a date of November 1, 1966. In overall very good to fine condition, with slight wear to edges and scattered creases. From the M. Edward Thomas Collection.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space & Aviation
  • Dates: #569 - Ended October 17, 2019