Aviation

Lindbergh enrolls his son at the International School of Geneva: “I don’t know about the girl supply; but there are some pretty good looking ones in French Switzerland”

1264. Charles Lindbergh Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, in pencil, signed “Father,” three onionskin pages, 8.25 x 10.75, January 29, 1960. Handwritten letter from Switzerland to his son. In part: “Yesterday, I enrolled you in the International School of Geneva, Switzerland…Mr. Forbes was quite impressed by the record you made at camp last summer…There is talk about a mountain-climbing expedition on Mt. Etna next winter (vacation time) and a choice between this and skiing for boys who don’t go home for Christmas. But this is only a possibility, and may depend on a reasonably good scholastic standing! I don’t know about the girl supply; but there are some pretty good looking ones in French Switzerland.” In fine condition, with light creasing, a paperclip impression to the upper left corner, and minor edge loss to the last page. Starting Bid $200

1265. Orville Wright Signed Check. The Winters National

Bank check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Orville Wright, “Wright Cycle Co., O. W.,” payable to Perry E. Meredith for $37, May 23, 1907. In fine condition, with a light central vertical fold, and a punch hole at the bottom. Starting Bid $200

1266. Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin Signed Photo-

graph. German engineer (1838–1917) who designed the famous rigid airship that bears his name. Uncommon vintage 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin in a handsome bust-length pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in German, with “Graf von Zeppelin” dating the signature to 1912. Published by Hermann Brandseph of Stuttgart. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200