Lot 1244
Apollo 13, 1970, "USS IWO JIMA" Ship Photo (14x11") This black and white, official ship photo has the magenta "Apollo 13, Pacific Recovery Force" magenta handstamp at the bottom surrounded by the autographs of 16 members of the NASA photo crew and Press sent to the ship to record the recovery of Apollo 13. Note the autograph of Dick Williamson boldly signed at the top center of the group. A gold add-on ship's seal is at the top right of the photo. The photo has several minor faults including a "crimp" in the paper above the ship. This photo is extremely rare and may well be unique today.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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| Realized $472 |
