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Lot #305
Charles Lindbergh

The transatlantic hero, with swatch of Spirit of St. Louis fabric

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The transatlantic hero, with swatch of Spirit of St. Louis fabric

Menu from a banquet honoring Captain Charles Lindbergh at the Savoy Hotel on May 31, 1927, measures 4.75 x 7, signed along the top in fountain pen, “C. A. Lindbergh.” Affixed to the right side of the menu is a .5 x 2.25 swatch of silver fabric removed from the skin of his iconic airplane, the Spirit of St. Louis. Framed and in fine condition. Sponsored by The Royal Aero Club, The Royal Aeronautical Society, The Air League of the British Empire, and The Society of British Aircraft Constructors, the prestigious event took place just ten days after Lindbergh completed his historic flight across the Atlantic. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #491 - Ended January 11, 2017





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