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THBMarc Newson (b. 1963) and Norman Mailer (1923-2007): MoonFire
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Hudson, NY 12534
United States
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LiveNov 20, 2025
Focusing on the fine arts and design practices of artists working in the 20th and 21st centuries, our November Modern & Contemporary Fine Art & Design sale includes paintings, sculpture, photography, and works on paper along with three-dimensional objects and furniture created by artists and designers. STAIR internetrequests@stairgalleries.com
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- Lot Description
The bound book with aluminum case, framed print signed 'Buzz Aldrin' on the reverse, lunar rock presentation case and meteorite, all numbered 1,959.
Aluminum case 13 3/4 x 23 1/2 x 20 1/2 in., print 17 3/8 x 14 3/8 in. (overall), presentation case 2 3/4 x 9 x 9 in., meteorite 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.
Note: The Taschen website provides the following information about this work: 'Limited to just 12 copies, one for each astronaut who walked on the Moon, the Lunar Rock Edition of Norman Mailer’s MoonFire is designed by Marc Newson. Each book is contained in a case inspired by the Apollo 11 LEM (Lunar Excursion Module)—its surface an actual 3-D topography of the Moon—and comes with a unique piece of lunar meteorite. Accompanying this edition is Lunar Feldspathic Breccia, taken from the Macovich Collection of Meteorites, one of the most acclaimed private repositories in the world.'
Condition
Some surface soiling and scuffing to the book case and presentation case. The book with the original cellophane wrapping. Overall in good condition.
Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- Provenance
The Collection of Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
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