January 25th Rare Autograph & Book Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/25/2024
Charles Lindbergh signed 7.5" x 9.25" photo of him meeting President Calvin Coolidge after his legendary transatlantic flight to Paris. The photo has scattered wear and loss around the edges.
Also included is a 1927 Spirit of St. Louis set of 6 stamps, 4 of which are still connected. The stamp was the first to be issued in booklet format. Issued on May 26, 1928, the 10¢ airmail stamps depicted the airplane Charles Lindbergh flew in the first successful solo non-stop trans-Atlantic flight.
Charles Lindbergh (February 4, 1902 – August 26, 1974) was an American aviator and military officer. On May 20–21, 1927, he made the first nonstop flight from New York City to Paris, a distance of 3,600 miles (5,800 km), flying alone for 33.5 hours. Lindbergh's aircraft, the Spirit of St. Louis, was designed and built by the Ryan Airline Company specifically to compete for the Orteig Prize for the first flight between the two cities. Although not the first transatlantic flight, it was the first solo transatlantic flight and the longest at the time by nearly 2,000 miles (3,200 km). It became known as one of the most consequential flights in history and ushered in a new era of air transportation between parts of the globe.
With One of a Kind Collectibles LOA. With Full JSA LOA.
Charles Lindbergh Signed Photo & Set of Stamps
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