Signed book: Operation Overflight: The U-2 Spy Pilot Tells His Story for the First Time. NY: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1970. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 375 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the front free end page, “To Fred Briggs, Best wishes, Francis Gary Powers, August 15, 1970,” and also signed by Powers’ coauthor, “Regards, Curt Gentry.” In fine condition, with light toning to book, spot of skinning to signed page (away from signatures), and light edge wear, creases, and a few chips to jacket. R&R COA.
