CHARLES A. LINDBERGH SIGNED AIR MAIL ENVELOPE.
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Winning Bid:
$500.00
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, April 21, 2005 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, April 21, 2005 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #183 - Part II
Item numbers 1292-2528 in auction 183
Value Code:
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Item Description
3-5/8x6.5" envelope postmarked April 3, 1938 in Boulder City, Nev. Has large stamp of plane and has "Boulder City, Nevada First Flight United States Air Mail." Line provided for sender address has blue fountain pen signature of Charles A. Lindbergh. Appropriately enough, this flight first is signed by one of the pioneers of flight. Envelope has usual red/blue ticks to margins indicating air mail and a cancelled 6¢ air mail stamp. Addressed but does not appear to have been sealed and envelope is empty. Front has lt. aging on left side but this does not affect signature. 1/16" tear at bottom right margin, not noticeable unless under close inspection. Overall VF to Exc. w/Exc. signature. Comes w/letter of authenticity from Hake's.
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