How to Sell Your NASA Red Number Photo
To auction, sell or consign your NASA red number photo, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (natedsanders.com).
Why Is a NASA Red Number Photo Valuable?
NASA red number photos are very collectible official photographs from early space missions, including the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo programs. These photos are typically first generation prints produced from original negatives and have a printed red code along the front margin. They were used officially by media outlets, NASA staff and contractors and capture some of the most iconic images from the Space Race.
Some of our NASA red number photo realized prices:
Apollo 8 Earthrise ”Red Number” Photo — Sold for $21,875
NASA red number photo AS8-14-2383, depicting Earthrise during Apollo 8, is among the most famous images from the Apollo Program. It was captured by William Anders on December 24, 1968 during the first crewed mission that orbited the Moon. We realized $21,875 for an 8 x 10 inch PSA encapsulated AS8-14-2383 photo on “A Kodak Paper”.
Lot of 12 NASA Images, Including Ten Red Number Photos — Sold for $15,000
We realized $15,000 for a lot of 12 NASA photos all printed on “A Kodak Paper”. (1) Red number ”Earthrise” photo from Apollo 8 showing, for the first time, the view of Earth from the vantage point of the moon. NASA photo number AS8-14-2384. Near fine with ”A Kodak Paper” on verso.
(2) Apollo 11 photo showing Buzz Aldrin conducting the solar wind experiment on the lunar surface. NASA photo number AS11-40-5872. Near fine with ”A Kodak Paper”, and 5872 stamp on verso.
(3) Red number photo of Ed White performing the very first EVA spacewalk during the Gemini 4 mission. NASA photo number S-65-30427. Near fine with ”A Kodak Paper” on verso.
(4) Red number photo of the Mercury 7 astronauts at Langley Air Force Base. NASA photo number S-61-1250. Near fine with ”A Kodak Paper” on verso.
(5) Red number photo of the Group 1 and 2 astronauts, with printed signatures as issued. NASA photo number S-63-1419. Near fine with ”A Kodak Paper” and NASA press release on verso.
(6) Photo of the Gemini 7 spacecraft rendezvousing with Gemini 6A. NASA photo S65-63168. Abrasion and small crease on right edge, else near fine. ”A Kodak Paper” and the number 63168 in pencil on verso.
(7) Red number photo from the Gemini 7 mission, showing the moon and clouds over the Western Pacific. NASA photo number S-65-63873. Small crease at upper right corner and mild abrasion to edges, else near fine. With ”A Kodak Paper” on verso.
(8) Red number photo of the western half of Australia from the Gemini 11 mission. NASA photo number S-66-54706. Light creasing and abrasion to right edge, very good condition. With ”A Kodak Paper” and NASA press release on verso.
(9) Red number photo of Earth from the Apollo 7 mission, possibly of the Everest mountain range. NASA photo number AS7-6-1720. Minute creasing, else near fine. With ”A Kodak Paper” on verso.
(10) Red number photo of Egypt’s Nile River delta from the Gemini 4 mission. NASA photo number S-65-34776. Light abrasions on margins, overall very good condition. With ”A Kodak Paper” and NASA press release on verso.
(11) Red number photo of the Middle East from the Gemini 7 mission, encompassing the Nile Delta, Suez Canal, Red Sea, Sinai Peninsula, Dead Sea, and Cyprus. NASA photo number S-65-63849. Near fine condition. With ”A Kodak Paper” and NASA press release on verso.
(12) Red number photo of the Middle East from the Gemini 11 mission, encompassing Egypt, the Sinai Peninsula, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel and Iraq. NASA photo number S-66-54893. Abrasion to right edge, else near fine. With ”A Kodak Paper” and NASA press release on verso.
Lot also includes six additional later NASA photos, one of the Blue Marble, and three autopenned astronaut photos.
Apollo 11 Red Number ”Visor” Photo — Sold for $12,500
Red number image AS11-40-5903, also known as the “visor” photo, is one of the most recognizable photos taken in space. The historical image of Buzz Aldrin standing on the Moon in his Extravehicular Mobility Unit was taken by Neil Armstrong on July 20, 1969. A reflection of Armstrong and the Lunar Module can be seen from Aldrin’s visor. We sold an 8 x 10 inch copy of this highly covetable image printed on “A Kodak Paper” for $12,500.
Apollo 8 Earthrise Red Number Photo — Sold for $12,000
We realized $12,000 for an Earthrise red number photo AS8-14-2383 encapsulated by PSA. The iconic image was captured during the Apollo 8 mission, the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon and an important mission that helped humans achieve a future lunar landing. Glossy photo measures 8 x 10 inches.
Apollo 11 ”Red Number” Photo of Buzz Aldrin Descending the Lunar Module Ladder — Sold for $7,375
NASA red number photo AS11-40-5868 taken during the Apollo 11 mission depicts Buzz Aldrin descending the ladder of the Lunar Module before taking his first steps on the lunar surface. The significant image was photographed by Neil Armstrong with a Hasselblad camera. We sold an 8 x 10 inch copy of this photo encapsulated by PSA as a Type 1 photo for $7,375.
Apollo 11 Crew Signed Red Number Photo — Sold for $7,361
We sold a NASA red number photo S-69-31739 signed by the Apollo 11 crew for $7,361. Photo measures 8 x 10 inches. Crew signs, “To Vince Hurley — / With Best Wishes From Apollo 11 / Neil Armstrong / M Collins / Buzz Aldrin”.
Apollo 11 ”Red Number” Photo of Buzz Aldrin Standing on the Moon Next to the U.S. Flag — Sold for $7,361
Red number photo AS11-40-5875 shows Buzz Aldrin standing on the lunar surface next to the U.S. flag with a partially visible Lunar Module. We realized $7,239 for an 8 x 10 inch chromogenic glossy print of this powerful image on fiber-based paper with ”A Kodak Paper” watermark on verso.
“Red Number” NASA “The Blue Marble” Photo from Apollo 17 — Sold for $4,000
“The Blue Marble”, also named AS17-148-22727, is one of the most reproduced images in history. The compelling photo was captured during the Apollo 17 Mission on 7 December 1972 and is the first fully illuminated photo of Earth taken from space. We realized $4,000 for a copy of “The Blue Marble” printed on fiber-based paper with “A Kodak Paper” watermark on verso.
This wraps up our top NASA red number photo sales. Thanks for stopping by! Please reach out to us if you have a NASA red number photo that you’d like to sell or if you’d like a free appraisal.
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What factors determine the value of a NASA red number photo?
The value of your photo can vary based on condition, subject matter and rarity.