RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

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aviation 441. Giovanni Caproni Autograph Letter Signed. Pioneering Italian aeronautical engineer and aircraft designer (1886–1957) who founded the Caproni aircraft-manufacturing company. ALS in Italian, signed “G. Caproni,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, RMS Mauretania letterhead, no date. Untranslated handwritten letter written on board the famous ocean liner. In fine condition, with an old repair to a fold split on the second page, and a small rusty paperclip impression to the top edge of the first page. Starting Bid $200

442. Amelia Earhart Signed Photograph. Appealing

vintage glossy sepia 5.75 x 7.75 full-length photo of Earhart shaking hands, boldly signed at the bottom in fountain pen, “Amelia Earhart.” Matted in its original mat to an overall size of 8.75 x 12. In fine condition, with light silvering to dark areas of the image. Starting Bid $200

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