Aviation

377. Amelia Earhart Signed Program. Attractive program

for the ‘Explorer Club Ladies Night,’ held on November 7, 1932, with the front cover featuring an artistic portrait of the guest of honor, 5 x 6.75, signed vertically in fountain pen by Amelia Earhart. In fine condition, with two thin stains to the top of the front cover. Starting Bid $200

Handwritten letter from Lindbergh to the designer of the Spirit of St. Louis

378. Charles Lindbergh Autograph Letter Signed. ALS

signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, June 13, 1934. Handwritten letter to aeronautical engineer Donald A. Hall, designer of the Spirit of St. Louis. In full: “Thank you very much for your letter. I am forwarding it to Harry Knight in St. Louis, who is one of the men interested in the design I wrote you about. I will let you know as soon as I hear from him.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Lindbergh’s hand to Donald Hall at “Lindbergh Field, San Diego, California.” Starting Bid $200

379. Charles Lindbergh Signature. Bold ink signa-

ture, “Charles A. Lindbergh,” on an off-white 3.25 x .75 slip, double-matted with a portrait and a section of an airmail envelope flown on the Spirit of St. Louis. Framed to an overall size of 13 x 17. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

380. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier. Unique archive of Montgolfier family correspondence, including one letter by JosephMichel Montgolfier, who (with brother Jacques-Etienne) invented the first successful hot-air balloon, and two letters by their father, Pierre. Includes: ALS in French by Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, signed “J. Montgolfier,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9.5, July 7, 1800. Untranslated handwritten letter discussing the family’s financial difficulties connected with their scientific work, noting that he they are taking into in consideration tobacco investments in Virginia. ALS by Pierre Montgolfier, signed “Montgolfier,” five pages on adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 8.5, no date. Handwritten letter to his daughter with commentary on the “machine aerostatique.” Unsigned handwritten letter in French by Pierre Montgolfier, four pages on adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 8.5, with pencil date notation of November 21, 1783. Untranslated letter to his daughter about the experience with the M. de Montgolfier aerostatique machine with reference to Benjamin Franklin, American representative in Paris, on the last page. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200