Lot 23
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THE LAUNCH OF FRIENDSHIP 7, FEBRUARY 20, 1962

NASA [FRIENDSHIP 7]

Price Realised GBP 126
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GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500
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THE LAUNCH OF FRIENDSHIP 7, FEBRUARY 20, 1962

NASA [FRIENDSHIP 7]

Price Realised GBP 126
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Price Realised GBP 126
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Friendship 7 / Unidentified photographer

The launch of Friendship 7

February 20, 1962

Vintage photograph with “This Paper Manufactured By Kodak” watermarks on the verso and NASA MSC caption with identifying number “KSC-62PC-11”.
20.3 x 25.4cm (8 x 10in)
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This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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James HyslopHead of Department, Science & Natural History
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Lot Essay

The Launch of Friendship 7, the first manned orbital space flight. Astronaut John Glenn aboard, the Mercury-Atlas rocket is launched from Pad 14.

From NASA caption.

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