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Lot #503
Charles Lindbergh

Taken 2 minutes before Lindbergh left for St. Louis

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Taken 2 minutes before Lindbergh left for St. Louis

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Lindbergh at the Ryan Aircraft Factory in San Diego on May 10, 1927, signed in fountain pen, "C. A. Lindbergh," and "A. J. Edwards." Edwards was Ryan's sales manager; also pictured are Donald Hall, designer of the Spirit of St. Louis, and Col. Harry Graham, commanding officer at Rockwell Field. Reverse bears a Pacific & Atlantic Photos credit stamp, and a handwritten notation: "This Photo was taken 2 minutes before Lindbergh left for St. Louis." In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, a tiny tear to the left border, and a missing lower right corner tip.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #591 - Ended September 09, 2020





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