Uncommon collection of 42 vintage original NASA photographs documenting the three manned Skylab missions, various finish types, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, with the majority bearing faded purple NASA caption text on reverse. Photos include (some duplicates; seven in color): the crews of Skylab 2, 3, and 4 preparing for their respective missions, posing with their mission emblem, looking over hardware and equipment, addressing the media, going over their flight plans, donning their pressure suits, and heading to Launch Complex 39-B for liftoff. Also included are several photos featuring images of the Saturn IB launch vehicle, two contact sheets of attendees at a Skylab launch VIP viewing site, an overhead view of the Skylab 1 space station cluster, and the launch of the Skylab 4 spacecraft. In overall fine condition, with some slight wear to edges. From the M. Edward Thomas Collection.
