This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/5/2018
The third mission intended to land on the Moon, Apollo 13 would launch on April 11th, 1970 and end on April 17, 1970 landing into the South Pacific Ocean where the USS Iwo Jima secured the stressed vessel. Capturing the start of the highly drama-filled mission was Karl Schumacher who snapped this original 11" x 14" color photograph of the Apollo 13 Space Module going into orbit behind pilot Fred Haise. Superbly signed on the 14" x 17" border by Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert and Fred Haise with Lovell adding a "To Karl Schumacher, with best wishes from the Apollo 13 Crew" inscription. Overall in fine condition with minor handling wear. Part of an original collection from acclaimed White House photographer Karl Schumacher who served during the Carter-Ford-Reagan years capturing some of history's most famous moments during the 1970's and 80's. Feel free to browse a small bit of Mr. Schumacher's catalog below and bid with confidence that these photo's are indeed originals obtained directly! Authenticated by Beckett/BAS with a full letter of authenticity. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Photographs_by_Karl_Schumacher