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Original vintage semi-glossy 12.75 x 13.75 silver gelatin photograph of the moon's surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 in November 1966, showing a wide-angle vertical view of the area between Craters Arago and Manners in the Sea of Tranquility. Affixed to a 16 x 18 mount, with a detailed affixed caption on the reverse, in part: "This vertical view of the moon recorded by Lunar Orbiter II was taken with the 80mm lens. The area seen in the photograph lies between craters Arago and Manners at 4° 20' N, 21°, 20' E. A companion photograph (Number 8) taken with the 24 inch lens shows in detail the small portion marked off in this photo…Site P-34. Frame 44. KI 2014." Also annotated on the reverse in felt tip, "Elle, Kodak." In very good to fine condition, with a light block of toning to the center of the image, and edgewear and slight soiling to the mount.
