Lot 860
Gemini XII: Superb Dick Underwood Collection of 20 Red Serial Numbered Images of Buzz Aldrin's 5 Hour EVA from 1966 Beautifully Archived (1927-2011) Richard "Dick" Underwood was chief engineer on the production of the first topographic maps of the moon. He was the first person to view every photograph from the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz and the first 23 space shuttle missions. He also provided technical training to every astronaut who went into space in the 20th Century. 20 beautifully archived red serial numbered NASA photos from the collection of Dick Underwood of Buzz Aldrin's historic 5+ hour EVA on Gemini XII, photos taken by co-crew member, Jim Lovell. No duplicates and know these images exhibit only modest dye instability with blues and whites still somewhat vivid. One of the best collections of photos from Gemini we have offered with one of Buzz looking directly into the camera that is about as winning of portrait of the man ever taken. Comes with LOA from Underwood family. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
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